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- At-Will Employment: Nebraska is an at-will employment state. This means employers or employees can terminate employment at any time for any reason, as long as no laws—like those against discrimination or retaliation—are violated.
- Child Labor Restrictions: Minors aged 14-15 are limited to working no more than 8 hours a day or 48 hours per week and cannot work before 6 a.m. or after 10 p.m. Federal child labor laws may impose stricter regulations.
- Equal Employment Opportunity: The Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, or national origin.
Nebraska’s minimum wage will increase to $13.50 per hour effective January 1, 2025. Employers must adhere to both federal and state payroll regulations, including timely wage payments and appropriate tax withholdings. The Nebraska Wage Payment and Collection Act also governs payments upon termination, ensuring employees receive any earned wages within the required timeframes.
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- Paid Sick Leave: The Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act mandates paid sick leave for eligible employees starting October 1, 2025.
- Family Military Leave: Employers with 15 to 50 employees must provide up to 15 days of unpaid leave for eligible employees, while those with more than 50 employees must offer up to 30 days.
- Voting Leave: Employers must allow up to two hours of paid leave for employees to vote if they do not have sufficient time outside working hours.
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