Nebraska Labor and Employment Law Basics

Learn how to comply with Nebraska employment laws

An examination of Nebraska labor and employment law basics should include finding ways of protecting your business and employees. The primary goal of labor and employment laws is to equalize the power between employers and employees, who are frequently represented by labor unions.

Nebraska labor laws may include both state and federal statutes. Federal laws regulate workers' rights to organize and override most state labor and employment laws. However, federal laws generally do not apply to agricultural workers, domestic employees and employees of local or state governments. There are three general areas of labor and employment law regulated by states:

1. Regulations on wages and benefits. Many states have laws giving a minimum wage that is higher than the federal standard and also provide laws that protect workers excluded by the Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA).
2. Display requirements for labor law posters. Nebraska employers must prominently display posters in the workplace with specific information on federal and Nebraska labor laws.
3. Workers compensation insurance. Nebraska has minimum coverage requirements for employees who experience work-related injuries. Employers frequently consult with Nebraska employment law firms to ensure their worker's compensation insurance coverage is adequate.
   

 

Learn about NE employment law that regulates minimum wage and overtime

According to Nebraska labor law, businesses must pay their employees the greater of the state or federal minimum wage. Overtime laws generally control what an employee should be paid after 40 hours of work in the same week.
Try: Nebraska Workforce Development has a FAQ for a number of employment law issues in Nebraska, including minimum wage regulations. Gaebler.com provides the current minimum wage in Nebraska, as well as other basic information on wages.

Find out how to display posters on employment laws in Nebraska

Nebraska labor law posters keep employees informed of their rights and obligations under federal and state labor laws. Employers must display these posters in the workplace in a visible location where they are easy to read.
Try: Labor Law Talk has the latest updates on the Nebraska requirements for labor law posters. LaborLawCenter provides the display requirements for labor law posters and has other quick facts on Nebraska employment law.

Provide workers' compensation insurance required by Nebraska labor laws

Workers' compensation insurance in Nebraska protects employees and their families in the event of injury or death of the employee while on the job. Government websites, insurance agencies and labor lawyers in Nebraska commonly have basic information on workers compensation.
Try: Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court provides basic information on the requirements for workers' compensation insurance in Nebraska. Grabenstein Insurance Agency summarizes the types of employees that are entitled to workers' compensation insurance in Nebraska.

 

• Nebraska labor laws generally have the presumption that workers not covered by an employment agreement are "at will" employees who may be fired without notice or cause. However, these employees may be protected under laws that cover specific activities, such as organizing unions or whistle blowing.

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