The bill amends the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act to redefine key terms and adjust provisions concerning employee rights and employer responsibilities regarding paid sick time. Notable changes include the exclusion of independent contractors and individuals under sixteen from the definition of "employee," while expanding the definition of "employer" to include those with eleven or more employees. Employees will start accruing paid sick time after eighty hours of consecutive employment at a rate of one hour for every thirty hours worked, with annual usage limits based on business size. The bill also clarifies that paid sick time can be utilized for personal illness and family care, and outlines employer notification requirements regarding employee rights.

Additionally, the bill enhances regulations under the Nebraska Racetrack Gaming Act by prohibiting individuals under twenty-one from participating in games of chance and requiring gaming operators to check for outstanding debts before paying out winnings. Operators must deduct any identified debts from winnings and remit the net amount to the winner while sending the deducted amount to the Department of Revenue. The bill introduces new definitions, emphasizes confidentiality in the collection process, and outlines penalties for non-compliance. It also modifies procedures for the Department of Health and Human Services regarding debt collection through winnings payments, ensuring that obligors are notified of their rights and can contest claims. Overall, the amendments aim to improve employee access to paid sick leave and streamline debt recovery processes related to gambling winnings.

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