This bill amends the Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act to explicitly prohibit discrimination and retaliation against individuals who report work-related injuries, file claims, or seek remedies under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act. It establishes that the rights and remedies under the Fair Employment Practice Act are supplementary to those provided in the Workers' Compensation Act. Additionally, the bill guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil actions brought under the Fair Employment Practice Act, including cases against state and governmental agencies.

The bill also includes amendments to existing sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, specifically sections 48-1125 and 48-1126, to incorporate these new provisions. The original sections 48-1125 and 48-1126 are repealed, and the updated language clarifies the applicability of the Fair Employment Practice Act and the rights of individuals under it.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 48-1126, 48-1125