Bill
LB 258
LB 258 caps annual minimum wage hikes at 1.5% starting 2027, creates a lower youth minimum wage, and extends the training wage period for 16-19 year olds in Nebraska.
Purpose: LB 258 aims to amend Nebraska's Wage and Hour Act to change provisions relating to the minimum wage and enact a youth minimum wage.
Key Provisions:
Minimum Wage Increases: The bill sets a maximum annual increase of 1.5% or the increase in the cost of living, whichever is lower, for the state minimum wage starting January 1, 2027.
Youth Minimum Wage: Employers can pay a minimum wage of $13.50 per hour to employees who are at least 14 but younger than 16 years old and are not emancipated minors. This youth minimum wage will increase by 1.5% every 5 years starting in 2030.
Training Wage: Employers can pay a training wage of $13.50 per hour through 2026 to new employees aged 16-19 who are not seasonal/migrant workers or emancipated minors. After 2026, the training wage will be 75% of the minimum wage, increasing by 1.5% annually.
Potential Impact:
- Provides a mechanism to moderate future minimum wage increases in Nebraska.
- Establishes a lower minimum wage for youth employees aged 14-15.
- Extends the training wage period and adjusts the training wage rate for 16-19 year old employees.
Overall, LB 258 aims to balance the needs of employers and young workers while still providing gradual increases to the state's minimum wage over time.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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