Labor & Employment

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1077: Change provisions relating to workers' compensation insurance policies and deductibles

This bill modifies Nebraska's workers' compensation insurance rules to allow employers to choose deductibles for medical claims or overall policy costs. Employers could select a medical deductible between $500 and $2,500 per claim, or a broader deductible covering up to 40% of their annual premium but no less than $50,000. The law ensures insurers remain responsible for paying medical providers directly and that employees cannot be required to pay deductibles or lose their right to choose doctors. Insurers must assess an employer's financial ability to pay deductibles before offering this option, and employer-paid deductible amounts will count toward experience modification ratings starting in 2027.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill grants employers deductible flexibility without worker protections, potentially reducing compensation access. Shifts financial burden to employers after insurer payment, weakening accountability in workers' compensation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 941: Exclude certain franchisors from being considered employers under certain labor laws

Nebraska's LB 941 clarifies that franchisors are generally not considered employers of franchisees or their employees under state labor laws, including the Workers' Compensation Act. The bill specifically excludes franchisors from employer status unless they directly control essential employment terms - such as setting wages, determining benefits, or making hiring/firing decisions. If a franchisor exercises such direct control (e.g., setting employee pay or work schedules), they would still be treated as an employer. This change directly affects franchise businesses and their employees by shifting labor law responsibility to the franchisee in most cases.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExcludes franchisors from employer status under labor laws, reducing accountability for workplace protections and limiting worker recourse against franchisors.90% confidence

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 747: Change provisions relating to child labor, the Nebraska Wage Payment and Collection Act, the Contractor Registration Act, and the Employee Classification Act

LB 747 amends Nebraska labor laws to remove the requirement for employers to obtain child employment certificates for workers under 16, simplifying compliance for businesses hiring minors. It eliminates a hotline and website for reporting suspected employee misclassification violations and grants the Labor Commissioner expanded authority to enforce wage payment laws. The bill affects all Nebraska employers, particularly those with minor employees or payroll systems, by updating enforcement mechanisms. It also repeals outdated sections of labor law to create more consistent regulations across child labor, wage collection, contractor registration, and employee classification rules.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRemoves child employment certificate requirement and eliminates reporting tools for misclassification, weakening worker protection mechanisms despite expanded enforcement authority.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Gig Economy Labor Standards

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1249: Redefine terms, change provisions relating to the carryover of paid sick time, and repeal obsolete provisions in the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act

This bill amends Nebraska's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act to clarify how paid sick time carries over between years. It sets a maximum of 40 hours for small business employees (11-19 workers) and 56 hours for other employees to carry over unused sick time annually. Employers can also choose to pay out unused sick time instead of allowing carryover, meeting the annual accrual requirements. The changes directly affect Nebraska employees covered by the sick leave law, including those working for small businesses.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill caps sick time carryover (40-56 hours) and allows employer payout instead of carryover, reducing accumulated benefits for workers under the law.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 435: Change provisions of the Conveyance Safety Act

LB 435 amends Nebraska's Conveyance Safety Act to update safety rules for elevators, escalators, and similar equipment. It eliminates the process for granting "variances" but replaces it with "equivalency requests" allowing alternative safety solutions when approved by the State Fire Marshal. The bill clarifies which conveyances are exempt (like agricultural equipment and certain industrial machinery) and adjusts inspection requirements, including removing periodic inspections for elevators in private homes in smaller counties. These changes primarily affect elevator contractors, building owners, and safety inspectors who must follow updated regulations.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRemoves periodic elevator inspections, weakening workplace safety requirements under conveyance safety regulations.85% confidence

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 300: Change provisions relating to the Superintendent Pay Transparency Act and provide a limit for superintendent and educational service unit administrator compensation

LB 300 amends Nebraska school district laws to add a compensation limit for superintendents and educational service unit administrators, requiring their pay to comply with the existing Superintendent Pay Transparency Act. The bill defines "compensation" as salary plus benefits (like retirement contributions and insurance) and prohibits school districts from entering contracts that exceed this new limit. It directly affects all Nebraska school districts and educational service units when hiring or setting pay for these leadership roles. The key mechanism is amending multiple statutes (79-566, 79-567, 79-594, 79-1219, and 79-2401) to include this limit and clarify pay transparency requirements.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesImposes spending limit on superintendent compensation, restricting government expenditure for school district salaries.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill imposes a compensation cap on school superintendents/administrators, restricting their potential earnings. This directly limits a key employment standard (wages) for a specific worker group, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 261: Appropriate funds for the expenses of Nebraska State Government for the biennium ending June 30, 2027, and appropriate Federal Funds allocated to the State of Nebraska pursuant to the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

LB 261 is Nebraska's state budget bill for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, allocating funds for government operations, education, capital projects, and federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. It reappropriates unspent balances from previous years and specifies how federal recovery funds must be used, including restrictions on salary spending. The bill requires agencies to submit detailed budget reports and limits total salary/wage expenditures unless federal funds cover the excess. This directly affects all state agencies, universities, and programs receiving state or federal funds during the 2025-2027 budget period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state/federal funds for government operations, education, and capital projects while enforcing fiscal responsibility through salary spending limits.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates state and federal funds for education, including American Rescue Plan Act recovery funds. Restrictions on salary spending apply only to federal funds, but overall funding for education is explicitly provided.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly limits total salary/wage expenditures unless federal funds cover excess, restricting state funding for wages and workplace compensation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

signed · Nebraska · Legislature May 27, 2025

LB 260: Provide, change, and eliminate provisions relating to appropriations

This bill sets funding levels for Nebraska state agencies during fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25. It allocates specific sums for state government operations, handles unspent balances from prior years, and establishes a cap on state employee salaries and per diem payments. The bill requires agencies to operate within these budget constraints, including limits on total compensation for permanent and temporary staff. It directly affects all state agencies receiving operating funds and governs how they manage their budgets.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill sets specific funding levels and salary caps for state agencies, promoting fiscal responsibility within budget constraints per appropriation provisions.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill imposes a salary cap on state employees, restricting compensation growth and limiting wage increases per fiscal year budget constraints.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Public Employees

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 551: Prohibit tenure at certain postsecondary educational institutions and require a written policy regarding terms and conditions of employment

This bill prohibits new academic tenure appointments for faculty at Nebraska's public universities (University of Nebraska system), state colleges (Nebraska State Colleges), and community colleges. It requires each governing board to adopt a written policy covering dismissal grounds (like performance or budget issues), annual faculty evaluations, and minimum professional standards. The policy must address how faculty employment terms and conditions are managed, replacing the previous tenure system for new hires. This directly affects faculty members at these public institutions by changing their employment security and review processes.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits new faculty tenure, replacing job security with performance-based dismissal policies, directly restricting academic freedom and faculty benefits.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentProhibits new faculty tenure, weakening job security protections for academic staff, a core labor right under employment standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Feb 25, 2026

LB 397: Change and eliminate provisions relating to workplace safety committees and a workplace safety program and terminate a fund

LB 397 repeals Nebraska's requirements for employers to establish workplace safety committees and implement safety programs (sections 48-443 to 48-445). It also terminates a related fund and removes related eligibility criteria from workers' compensation rules. Employers previously required to maintain safety committees or comply with safety program standards will no longer face these mandates. The bill eliminates these specific provisions without creating new requirements or changing other workers' compensation rules.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill repeals workplace safety committee and program requirements, removing employer mandates that protect worker safety. This weakens workplace safety regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workplace Safety