The proposed bill amends the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act by redefining key terms and modifying provisions related to paid sick time. Notably, it expands the definition of "employee" to include individuals with any ownership interest in an employer, while also clarifying the definition of "employer" to exclude certain educational institutions. The bill establishes that employees will begin accruing paid sick time after 80 hours of consecutive employment, with a maximum of 40 hours for small businesses and 56 hours for larger employers. Additionally, it allows for the carryover of accrued paid sick time into the following year, with specific limits on how much can be carried over or used based on the size of the business.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that employers provide written notice to employees regarding their rights under the act, including the amount of paid sick time available and the prohibition of retaliatory actions against employees who utilize this time. Employers are also required to display this information prominently and in multiple languages if necessary. The bill aims to enhance employee rights and protections regarding paid sick leave while streamlining the communication of these rights to the workforce.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 48-3802, 48-3803, 48-3806