Bill
LB 698
Bill 3 SummaryMain Purpose: LB698 amends the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act to remove temporary or seasonal agricultural workers and youth under 16 from the definitio
Main Purpose: LB698 amends the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act to remove temporary or seasonal agricultural workers and youth under 16 from the definition of "employee", exempt employers with 10 or fewer employees, and designate the Department of Labor as the sole enforcer of the Act.
Key Provisions:
- Excludes temporary/seasonal agricultural workers and youth under 16 from the Act's requirements
- Exempts employers with 10 or fewer employees from the Act
- Designates the Department of Labor as the sole enforcer of the Act, rather than allowing private actions
Affected Parties:
- Employers, especially small businesses and agricultural operations
- Temporary/seasonal agricultural workers and youth employees
Timeline/Procedure:
- Introduced on January 22, 2025
- Portions of LB698 were amended into LB415 by AM545
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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