Intro to Nebraska Labor Laws
Get an overview of the Nebraska labor laws small businesses should know when hiring, and updates on employment laws that could impact your business.
Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in Nebraska is $12 per hour.
References: Nebraska State Minimum Wage
Minimum Exempt Salary Requirements
Nebraska follows the federal minimum exempt requirement of $884 per week or $43,888 per year for most exemptions from minimum wage and overtime.
References: Federal Minimum Exemption Threshold
Meal & Rest Laws
In Nebraska, assembly plant, workshop, or mechanical employees who work eight hours are entitled to a 30-minute meal break. Nebraska follows federal requirements and doesn’t require employers to offer rest breaks.
References: Meal Break Requirements
Lactation Accommodation Laws
Nebraska follows the federal requirements and doesn’t have state-specific lactation accommodations laws or regulations.
Updates to Nebraska Labor Laws
Keep up to date with important changes to state and local employment laws in Nebraska.
The Fair Employment Practice Act, which bars discriminatory practices based on protected characteristics in workplaces with 15 or more employees, has been expanded to include characteristics such as skin color, hair texture, and protective hairstyles (braids, locks, and twists) under the category of race.
This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, legal or tax advice. If you have any legal or tax questions regarding this content or related issues, then you should consult with your professional legal or tax advisor.
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