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 updates the legal language in sections 48-1125 and 48-1126 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska. It clarifies that state and governmental agencies can be sued under the same conditions as other employers regarding claims under the Fair Employment Practice Act. The original sections 48-1125 and 48-1126 are repealed, and the new provisions are incorporated into the existing framework of the Act.

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