The Business and Labor Committee is responsible for processing legislation involving the following subject areas:

• workers’ compensation; Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court
• unemployment compensation
• labor and employment relations; Commission of Industrial Relations; fair employment practices
• health and safety regulations; labor conditions
• claims against the State
• plant closings; job training; boiler inspection
• Nebraska Wage Payment and Collection Act; Wage and Hour Act
• Conveyance Safety Act

During session, the Business and Labor Committee meets on Mondays in Room 1524 on the 1st Floor of the Capitol.

Nebraska’s unique Unicameral Legislature relies heavily on the “second house” – the citizens of the State of Nebraska. Ensuring that members of the public have the opportunity to have their voices heard is vital to the legislative process. The link below explains the ways for citizens to share their views on a bill with the Legislature.

Public Input Options.