US Jurisdictions

Nebraska

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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

    Unemployment Insurance: Nebraska

    Employers subject to the Nebraska unemployment insurance law must pay unemployment taxes. These taxes provide wage replacement for covered claimants. This guide helps HR professionals understand related compliance obligations.

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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.

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    Employment Law Guide

    HR and Workplace Safety: Nebraska

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Nebraska requirements regarding workplace safety and health, including those related to the absence of a state plan, safety committees, other safety regulations, the statute of limitations for personal injuries and wrongful death, the use of electronic devices while driving, and drug and alcohol testing. This guide also provides information on the state's occupational safety and health consultation services.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    New Hire Reporting: Nebraska

    This guide provides compliance guidance for HR and payroll professionals in Nebraska regarding the requirement to report new hire information to the state, including what, when and how to report.

Nebraska at a Glance