This bill amends section 48-3808 of the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act to enhance enforcement provisions related to violations of the Act. Key changes include the introduction of new legal language that allows employees to file lawsuits for violations, granting courts the authority to provide legal and equitable relief as deemed appropriate. If an employee successfully establishes a claim, they are entitled to recover the full judgment amount along with all associated costs, including reasonable attorney's fees.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that any citations issued against an employer related to the dispute can be admitted into evidence in court, unless excluded by the court. It also establishes a one-year statute of limitations for civil actions initiated under this section. The original section 48-3808 is repealed, indicating a comprehensive update to the enforcement mechanisms of the Act.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 48-3808