State reference · NE
Nebraska ADA + employment hiring law
Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-1101 et seq.. Enforced by Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission (NEOC). Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act is codified at Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-1101 et seq..
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission (NEOC)
Agency website: https://neoc.nebraska.gov/
NEOC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
15+ employees under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-1102(2).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Nebraska case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Nebraska-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Nebraska?
Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act, codified at Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-1101 et seq.. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Nebraska?
Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission (NEOC). NEOC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Nebraska?
15+ employees under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-1102(2).
How does Nebraska interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Nebraska employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. NEOC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Nebraska statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-1101 et seq.. Agency: Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission (NEOC) at https://neoc.nebraska.gov/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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