This legislative bill amends the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act and related laws to redefine key terms and adjust employee rights and employer responsibilities. Notably, the definition of "employee" is revised to exclude independent contractors and individuals under sixteen years of age, while "employer" is expanded to include those with eleven or more employees. The bill establishes guidelines for accruing paid sick time, allowing employees to earn one hour of paid sick time for every thirty hours worked after eighty hours of consecutive employment, with annual usage caps. It also clarifies that employers are not obligated to pay for unused sick time upon employee separation and modifies enforcement mechanisms under the Act.

Additionally, the bill amends the Nebraska Racetrack Gaming Act to enhance regulations on gaming operations and debt collection related to gambling winnings. It prohibits individuals under twenty-one from participating in games of chance at licensed racetrack enclosures and requires gaming operators to check for outstanding debts before paying out winnings, mandating that any identified debts be deducted from winnings payments. The bill introduces new definitions, replacing "taxpayer" with "obligor," and emphasizes the confidentiality of information obtained through the collection system. It also outlines penalties for non-compliance and establishes a collection system to streamline debt recovery related to gambling winnings, ensuring that underage individuals are protected from gaming activities.

Statutes affected:
Final Reading: 9-1104, 9-1110, 9-1302, 9-1303, 9-1304, 9-1305, 9-1306, 9-1307, 9-1308, 9-1313, 48-665, 77-3002, 77-3003, 77-3014
Slip Law: 9-1104, 9-1110, 9-1302, 9-1303, 9-1304, 9-1305, 9-1306, 9-1307, 9-1308, 9-1313, 48-665, 77-3002, 77-3003, 77-3014