The bill amends the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act by redefining key terms and modifying provisions related to paid sick time. Notably, it clarifies the definition of "employee" to exclude individual owner-operators, independent contractors, and those working fewer than eighty hours in a calendar year. The bill also establishes that employees will begin accruing paid sick time after eighty hours of consecutive employment, at a rate of one hour for every thirty hours worked, with maximum limits set at forty hours for small businesses and fifty-six hours for larger employers. Additionally, it specifies that paid sick time can be used for various health-related reasons, including personal illness, family care, and public health emergencies.

Further changes include stipulations on how paid sick time is accrued and used, such as allowing carryover of unused time and clarifying that employers are not required to pay for unused sick time upon an employee's separation from employment. The bill also emphasizes that employers must provide reasonable notice procedures for using paid sick time and cannot require employees to find replacements while using this time. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance clarity and ensure that employees have access to necessary paid sick leave while balancing employer responsibilities.