Kansas City, Mo./Wichita, Ks. (January 23, 2023) - There were a number of changes to the labor and employment laws of Nebraska and Oklahoma in 2022. In the Cornhusker State, these changes were initiated through ballot initiatives, legislation passed by the Nebraska unicameral, and case law decided by the Nebraska Supreme Court. Similarly, in the Sooner State, several new pieces of legislation were enacted that will impact both public and private employers. Highlights of last year's biggest labor and employment law changes in these two states are summarized below.
Minimum Wage
In 2022, Nebraska voters passed Initiative 433, a constitutional amendment, which will gradually increase the state's $9 per hour minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2026. Over the next four years, Nebraskans will see an hourly wage increase of the following:
Effective January 1, 2027, the state's hourly minimum wage will have a yearly cost of living adjustment tied to the Consumer Price Index.
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