The bill amends several sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska and introduces two new acts: the Nebraska Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act and the Health Care Staffing Agency Registration Act. Key provisions of the Nebraska Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act require employers to provide written notice to affected employees and the Department of Labor at least ninety days before a business closing or mass layoff, with defined exceptions for unforeseen circumstances. Violations of this notice requirement may result in civil penalties, and the Department of Labor is responsible for enforcement. The Health Care Staffing Agency Registration Act mandates annual registration for health care staffing agencies, requiring compliance with health care standards and the payment of a $1,500 fee, while also establishing penalties for non-compliance.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 48-604 of the Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025, to clarify the definition of "employment" under the Employment Security Law, specifying conditions for service exclusions. It also introduces new provisions for marketplace network contractors, emphasizing their classification as independent contractors under certain conditions. The bill mandates that employers with a significant percentage of non-English-speaking employees provide interpreters and outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Labor in promoting worker welfare. Furthermore, it requires the Risk Manager to electronically report claims under the State Miscellaneous Claims Act to the Legislature and amends the In the Line of Duty Compensation Act to clarify definitions and establish presumptions for public safety officers' injuries or illnesses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 48-2209
Final Reading: 48-604, 48-628, 48-2209, 81-401, 81-406
Slip Law: 48-604, 48-628, 48-2209, 81-401, 81-406