Working families are the engine of our economy. We know that ALL Nebraskans should be able to earn paid sick leave, regardless of age and where they work. Basic paid sick leave also keeps businesses and communities healthy. That’s why nearly 75% of Nebraskans supported paid sick leave at the ballot box in November 2024.
On Monday, February 9, the Business and Labor Committee will hold hearings on two important bills that impact Nebraska’s voter-approved paid sick leave law:
- ✅ LB1089 (Sen. Jana Hughes) protects Nebraska workers by ensuring that employees can pursue legal action if their employer violates their rights under our current paid sick leave law. This bill reinstates the private right of action that the legislature removed from the voter-approved paid sick leave law last year.
- ❌ LB1249 (Sen. Tony Sorrentino) harms workers by removing paid sick leave protections from yet another group of working Nebraskans, including employees of private educational institutions and employees who have any amount of an ownership interest in their employer.
All Nebraskans need time to care for themselves or a family member. Passing Initiative 436 was a HUGE step forward in support of hardworking Nebraskans, families, businesses, and communities in our state. The Legislature already removed paid sick leave protections from 140,000 Nebraskans in 2025. We must continue to fight to protect our paid sick leave law passed by an overwhelming majority of Nebraska voters.
Take action by telling senators to SUPPORT ✅LB1089 and OPPOSE ❌LB1249:
- Testify with us at the Capitol
- When: Monday, February 9, 1:30 pm CT
- Where: Nebraska State Capitol Building, Business and Labor Committee, Room 1200
- Tips for testifying
- Submit a comment online here as a PROPONENT for ✅LB1089 and here as an OPPONENT for ❌LB1249 by 8:00 am CT on Monday, February 9:
- On the bill page, click “Submit Comments Online”
- Read through the pop-up notification and click “I Understand”
- Click “Yes” on the “Include Comment in Public Hearing Record” question, if you want your comment to be part of the public record
- Fill out your personal information and use your email to confirm submission
- Write your comment in the “Written Statement” box
- Complete the reCAPTCHA prompt (“I am not a robot”)
- Click “Submit Comment”
Thank you for making your voice heard!