On June 5, 2025, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed Legislative Bill (LB) No. 415 that clarifies and amends the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplace Act (NHFWA) passed by voters in November 2024, which provides earned paid sick time (PST) to most Nebraska employees. The bill will become effective in time for the October 1, 2025, start date for the state’s PST requirement under the NHFWA.
On November 5, 2024, Nebraska voters overwhelmingly approved Nebraska Initiative 436 (also known as the Healthy Families and Workplace Act), which requires employers to begin providing earned paid sick time (PST) to most Nebraska employees on October 1, 2025. On May 28, 2025, the Nebraska Legislature passed Nebraska LB No. 415, which clarifies and amends the NHFWA.
Under the NHFWA, most Nebraska employers must provide earned paid sick time to employees starting October 1, 2025. The law exempts employers that are federal or state governments or political subdivisions of the state.
Under the NHFWA, employees earn one hour of paid sick time for every thirty hours worked. Employers with twenty or more employees can cap accrual and use of PST at fifty-six...
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