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Nebraska Voters Approve Paid Sick Leave

Nebraska voters have approved a ballot initiative (Initiative Measure 436), which creates the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (the Act) and will provide paid sick time to employees. Employers must begin providing paid sick leave on Oct. 1, 2025.

Nebraska approves increase to minimum wage

On Nov. 7, 2022, Nebraska voters approved a ballot initiative to increase the state minimum wage. Initiative 433 was approved on a 58 percent to 42 percent vote.

Nebraska amends child labor laws

Nebraska has enacted Legislative Bill 780 that amends an employer’s requirements for child labor certificates. Legislative Bill 780 is effective immediately.

Nebraska requires exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Nebraska has enacted legislation (LB 906e) that requires employers to provide medical and religious exemptions if they mandate COVID-19 vaccinations. Legislative Bill 906e took effect on March 1, 2022.

Nebraska bans hairstyle discrimination

Nebraska has enacted legislation (LB 451) that bans discrimination on the basis of a person's hairstyle or type and texture of hair. LB 451 will take effect three months after the 2021 legislature adjourns, or around the end of August 2021.

Nebraska bans pay secrecy rules

Nebraska has enacted legislation (Legislative Bill 217) that will prohibit employers from discriminating against applicants and employees because they inquired about, discussed, or disclosed information regarding employee wages, benefits, or other compensation.

Regional Alerts

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, West-Virginia

West Virginia has enacted Senate Bill 272, also known as the West Virginia Employment Law Workers Classification Act (the Act). The Act takes effect on June 9, 2021.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Texas-

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Texas has ruled that employers are prohibited from discriminating against LGBTQ workers under the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA).

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Oregon-

The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) has recently released guidance on the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) in the form of frequently asked questions.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, New-York-

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed Senate Bill S854A also known as the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (the Act) into law. The Act, which is effective immediately, legalizes recreational marijuana use and establishes employment protections for recreational marijuana users.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, New-Mexico-

New Mexico has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 35) that will require employers to pay high school workers at least the minimum wage per hour.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, New-Jersey-

The New Jersey Supreme Court has clarified the scope of the state's Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, New-Jersey-

The New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) has released guidance clarifying the circumstances in which employers may require their employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination prior to returning to work.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Michigan-

Michigan has enacted legislation (House Bill 4047) that will provide funding to continue and expand hazard pay for direct care workers.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Kentucky-

Kentucky has enacted legislation (House Bill 210) that amends and expands a state law that requires employers to provide leave to employees who adopt a child.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Illinois-

Illinois has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1480) that restricts the use of conviction records for employment purposes. Senate Bill 1480 took effect immediately.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Illinois-

The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has provided guidance on providing employees pay, leave, and flexibility so they can get the COVID-19 vaccination.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Delaware-

Delaware has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 32) that expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on hair texture and protective hairstyles. Senate Bill 32 takes effect immediately.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Texas-

The cities of Dallas and San Antonio, Texas enacted ordinances that would require employers to provide paid sick leave to covered employees.

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