Nebraska Employment Law

Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act covers employers with 15+ employees. Includes marital status protections. 300-day filing deadline.

At-Will

Yes

Right-to-Work

Yes

EEOC Deferral

300 days

Min. Wage

$15.00

Nebraska State Laws (1)

NE FEPA

Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 48-1101 to 48-1126

300 days
15+ employees

The Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, and age (40 to 70). The Act covers employers with 15 or more employees and complaints must be filed within 300 days with the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission. Nebraska does not include sexual orientation or gender identity as protected classes at the state level.

Protected Classes

racecolorreligionsexdisabilitymarital statusnational originage (40+)

Key Provisions

  • ✓Prohibits discrimination in hiring, firing, promotion, compensation, and terms of employment
  • ✓Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission investigates and mediates complaints
  • ✓Age discrimination protection applies only between ages 40 and 70

Remedies

Back payReinstatementCompensatory damagesAttorney fees and costsInjunctive reliefCease-and-desist orders
File with: Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission (NEOC)300 days from the discriminatory act

Federal Laws That Apply in Nebraska

These federal statutes protect workers nationwide, including in Nebraska. As a deferral state, the EEOC filing deadline is extended to 300 days for most claims.

Title VII15+ employees
300 days
ADA15+ employees
300 days
ADEA20+ employees
300 days
EPA1+ employees
730 days
PDA15+ employees
300 days
PWFA15+ employees
300 days
FMLA50+ employees
730 days
FLSA1+ employees
730 days
Section 19811+ employees
1460 days
GINA15+ employees
300 days
USERRA1+ employees
— days
NLRA1+ employees
180 days
OSH Act1+ employees
30 days
WARN Act100+ employees
— days
Rehabilitation Act1+ employees
300 days
SOX Section 8061+ employees
180 days
INA Section 1324b4+ employees
180 days

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This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.Nebraska laws are subject to legislative changes. Consult a qualified employment attorney in Nebraska for advice about your specific situation. Last reviewed: February 2025.