Tuesday, May 9 will be our annual May Day Basket Raffle to benefit the SHRM Foundation. As a chapter, LHRMA supports the work of the SHRM Foundation in advancing the HR profession. Their mission at the SHRM Foundation is to champion workforce and workplace transformation by providing research-based HR solutions for challenging inclusion issues facing […]
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April 13, 2017 Update Legislative Bill 203 Summary As a reminder, the legislative session is scheduled to end on June 2nd, 2017. Above is also a brief article prepared summarizing LB 203 signed by the Governor. This bill changes, in some respects, the calculation and payment of unemployment compensation. The following are some other notable […]
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Mark your calendars! The SHRM Nebraska State Conference will be held August 24-25 in La Vista, NE. More info to come.
The Unicameral is on recess until Monday, April 10th. When they return there will be 28 legislative days remaining in the 90-day session. April 6, 2017 Update Federal Updates: The Senate confirmed Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court on April 7th. The vote this morning followed the triggering of the “nuclear option” of […]
March 23, 2017 Update LB 62 Eliminate Prohibition on Teachers wearing religious garb – presented to the Governor on March 23, 2017 LB 203 Change Provisions relating to maximum annual unemployment benefits and disqualification for benefits – presented to the Governor on March 23, 2017 Federal On March 6, the Senate passed a Congressional Review […]
March 17, 2017 Update Additional Updates President Trump has proposed a budget that would reduce the Department of Labor funding by 21% for 2018 The House of Representatives has voted to block a new OSHA recordkeeping rule implemented in the last weeks of the Obama Administration. “Clarification of Employer’s Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain […]
March 12, 2017 Update State LB 173 Prohibit discrimination based upon sexual orientation and gender identity (Bolz Priority Bill – currently on General File) LB 181 Provide for reimbursement to employees for certain medical examinations under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act (Quick Priority Bill and Several Amendments recently filed) LB 248 Adopt the Youth Opportunities […]
The Lincoln Human Resource Management Association, an organization of approximately 400 HR professionals in and around Lincoln, is looking for part-time administrative support for our organization. This part-time position offers a great deal of flexibility, including the ability to work from home. Click here for the job description. Interested individuals must submit a resume and […]
March 2nd, 2017 Update Federal President Trump is expected to sign a new executive order today on the issue of Immigration. As you recall, in January Trump signed an executive order to restrict entry into the United States from several Muslim-majority countries. However, courts blocked the executive order. The new executive order is expected to […]
SHRM ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO Application link The SHRM Foundation will be awarding eight scholarships to attend the SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition in New Orleans, LA, June 18-21, 2017. -Five scholarships One to a professional member in each of SHRM’s five domestic regions -One scholarship to a professional who has done significant paid and/or […]