Labor & Employment

LB 335 amends Nebraska's In the Line of Duty Dependent Education Act by clarifying that "child" includes stepchildren of Nebraska law enforcement officers or firefighters killed in the line of duty. This definition change (Section 85-2303(3)) ensures children of eligible deceased officers/firefighters - regardless of birth or adoption status - qualify for the education benefit. The bill does not alter benefit amounts or eligibility criteria beyond explicitly including stepchildren in the definition. It affects dependent children of Nebraska public safety personnel who die while performing official duties.

This Nebraska bill (LB 197) amends key sections of the Employment Security Law to clarify rules for unemployment benefits. It updates disqualification rules (Section 48-628.09) to better define when workers lose benefits due to labor disputes, requiring proof of non-involvement in the dispute. The bill also streamlines claim processing (Section 48-630) and sets a two-year limit for redetermining benefit amounts (Section 48-631), ensuring timely resolution of eligibility issues. These changes directly affect unemployed workers and employers navigating benefit claims, making the process more transparent and efficient under Nebraska's unemployment system.