US Jurisdictions

Nebraska

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    Employment Law Guide

    Affirmative Action: Nebraska

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Nebraska laws surrounding affirmative action in the workplace. It covers the law for private employers, the law for state contractors and veterans preference policies.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Negligent Hiring: Nebraska

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Nebraska law regarding employer liability for negligent hiring and negligent retention. It discusses how to minimize the risk of negligent hiring and retention claims through various forms of screening and covers legal limitations on these screening methods.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Mass Layoffs, Reductions in Force and Plant Closings: Nebraska

    Nebraska does not have its own version of the federal WARN Act. This guide provides information on the state agency to which federal WARN notices must be sent.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Separation From Employment: Nebraska

    This guide provides an overview of laws relevant to separation from employment in Nebraska, including those related to final pay.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Workers' Compensation: Nebraska

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of workers' compensation requirements in Nebraska, including those related to covered employers and employees, compensable injuries, employer defenses to claims, medical and other benefits, claims procedures, retaliation and interference protections, and dispute resolution.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Recruiting: Nebraska

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Nebraska laws addressing employer recruiting practices. It covers recruiting methods and sources, advertising dos and don'ts, laws regarding job applications, considerations for recruiting minors, avoiding discrimination risk and more.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Preemployment Screening and Testing: Nebraska

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Nebraska laws related to background checks and other forms of preemployment screening and testing, including ban the box laws, fair chance laws, credit check laws, preemployment drug testing, physical fitness and medical testing.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Jury Duty: Nebraska

    This guide provides an overview of Nebraska law regarding jury duty leave for employees. It covers employer obligations to provide leave, employee eligibility for leave, compensation during leave, and prohibited actions against employees who perform jury service.

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    Employment Law Guide

    HR Management: Nebraska

    Nebraska law does not require private employers to provide employees with access to their personnel files.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Health Care Continuation (COBRA): Nebraska

    Nebraska law requires covered employers to provide eligible employees and dependents the option of continuing health care coverage under certain circumstances. This guide helps HR professionals understand requirements related to continued health care coverage.

Nebraska at a Glance