Nebraska Minimum Wage

More than a year after the launch of the state’s transformation of its unemployment insurance system into a “reemployment program,” the Nebraska Department of Labor has released an updated version of its Unemployment Insurance: Advisement of Benefits Rights notice. This mandatory posting informs those who qualify for unemployment benefits of their rights and responsibilities under Read more

A petition initiative to increase Nebraska’s minimum wage has cleared the necessary hurdles to be voted on during the general election in November 2014. Ballot initiatives give voters the opportunity to send clear signals to lawmakers regarding issues important to them and raising minimum wages top the list. Nebraska will be among several states to Read more