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Nebraska Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: What Will Happen After I File My Appeal?
  A: Upon receipt of your appeal, a "Notice of Appeal Filed", with further information will be mailed to you and the other appeal parties. Your appeal will be scheduled … More
• Q: How Will The Hearing Be Conducted?
  A: The hearing will be conducted so as to allow each party to present his or her side of the case and ask questions of the other party. The Administrative Law Judge … More
• Q: What Will Happen After The Conclusion Of The Hearing?
  A: After considering the evidence received at the hearing, the Administrative Law Judge will make findings of fact and render a written opinion and decision. All parties … More
• Q: How Does My Business Establish An Unemployment Tax Account?
  A: Employers must get an account established as soon as they have had enough payroll or employment as defined in the Law. For most employers this is $1500 paid in a … More
• Q: What Is The Tax Rate?
  A: New employers are assigned a tax rate of 3.5%. That rate remains in effect for the first two calendar years. After that employers rates are assigned individually … More
• Q: What is the minimum wage in Nebraska?
  A: The minimum wage is currently $6.55 per hour. For tipped employees, the employer shall pay wages at the minimum rate of $7.25 per hour, plus all gratuities given to … More
• Q: Am I Entitled To Rest Or Meal Breaks?
  A: An employee who works in an assembly plant, workshop, or mechanical establishment is entitled to a 30 minute break, off premises, between 12 noon and 1 p.m. or at … More
• Q: How Soon After Termination Of Employment Must An Employer Pay Wages?
  A: Whenever an employer separates an employee from the payroll, the unpaid wages shall become due on the next regular payday or within two weeks of the date of … More
• Q: Is A Permit Required For Employment Of A Minor?
  A: With some exceptions, no child under sixteen years of age may be employed unless the employer procures and keeps on file an employment certificate, issued by the … More
• Q: Are There Restrictions On The Hours That A Minor Can Work?
  A: No person under the age of sixteen years may be employed more than forty­eight hours in any one week, nor more than eight hours in any one day, nor before the … More
• Q: Please Explain The Osha Consultation Program.
  A: Employers can request an on­site visit by one of the OSHA Consultation Program's consultants to determine if safety and health hazards exist. The goal of this … More

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