This bill amends several sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to enhance veterans' preferences in employment for both public and private employers. Key changes include redefining terms such as "servicemember" and "veteran," with the latter now including spouses of veterans who have a one hundred percent permanent disability or who were killed in the line of duty. The bill also introduces the concept of "veterans preference," which refers to the preference given to eligible veterans and their spouses in employment situations. Additionally, it specifies that preference is applicable during the servicemember's active status and for up to 180 days post-discharge.

The bill further outlines the process for veterans and their spouses to claim this preference, including the necessary documentation required for verification. It mandates that preference eligibles receive notification if they are not hired within thirty days of applying for a position. Furthermore, private employers are allowed to adopt voluntary veterans preference employment policies, which must be uniformly applied and reported to the Commissioner of Labor. The original sections of the law being amended are repealed, streamlining the legal framework surrounding veterans' employment preferences in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 48-225, 48-226, 48-227, 48-238
Final Reading: 48-225, 48-226, 48-227, 48-238
Slip Law: 48-225, 48-226, 48-227, 48-238