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Authors: Marcia A. Washkuhn and Kasey M. Cappellano, Kutak Rock LLP
Summary
- The Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act, the Nebraska Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Nebraska Equal Pay Act are the key antidiscrimination statutes in Nebraska. See Discrimination Under the Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act; Discrimination Under the Nebraska Age Discrimination in Employment Act; Discrimination Under the Nebraska Equal Pay Act.
- Under Nebraska law, an employee is not required to exhaust administrative remedies prior to filing suit under state antidiscrimination laws. See Individual Lawsuits.
- Nebraska provides protection against discrimination on the basis of genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, membership in the military, and membership (or lack of membership) in labor organizations. See Other Laws Prohibiting Discrimination.
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