Nebraska SHRM – Legislative Director Update February 3rd, 2017

Feb. 3, 2017 Legislative Update

State

As further outlined on the update, please note the following hearing schedule:

  • LB 165  Require Employer Identification numbers and use of the federal immigration verification system – Hearing Scheduled February 22, 2017
  • LB 173  Prohibit discrimination based upon sexual orientation – Hearing Scheduled February 22, 2017
  • LB 211  Change the minimum wage for persons compensated by way of gratuities – Hearing Scheduled February 27, 2017
  • LB 244 Change Provisions Relating to Mental Injury and Mental Illness for Workers’ Compensation – Hearing Scheduled February 27, 2017
  • LB 261 Adopt the Nebraska WARN Act – Hearing Scheduled February 13, 2017
  • LB 305  Adopt the Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance Act – Hearing Scheduled February 6, 2017
  • LB 354  Adopt the Wage Disclosure Act – Hearing Scheduled February 27, 2017
  • LB 372 Provide Protections for employees with family care responsibilities under the Nebraska Fair Employment Practices Act – Hearing Scheduled February 6, 2017

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