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Nebraska Lawmakers Revise Voter-Backed Paid Sick Leave Proposal with Bipartisan Support

  • Nebraska lawmakers passed a bill on Wednesday that weakens a voter-approved paid sick leave measure in the state Legislature.
  • This action followed voters approving the measure by nearly 3-to-1 in November, with a ballot language set to take effect October 1.
  • The bill, which received support from 33 senators including one Democrat, creates exemptions that allow certain workers—such as teenagers and temporary agricultural laborers—to be excluded from receiving paid sick leave.
  • Opponents warn that the bill removes workers' ability to sue employers for retaliation, possibly stripping protections for 140,000 Nebraskans while supporters claim it balances worker and business interests.
  • The bill’s passage sparked criticism that 33 senators ignored thousands of Nebraskans who demanded respect for the voter mandate on paid sick leave.
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Nebraska Examiner broke the news in on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
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