Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking: Nebraska

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: XpertHR Editorial Team

Summary

• Nebraska employers may prohibit drug and alcohol use in the workplace. See Drugs and Alcohol.
• Employers may implement and enforce policies that prohibit the use, sale, possession, distribution, purchase and cultivation of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. See Drug and Alcohol Policies.
• Employers that choose to implement a workplace testing program and follow the provisions of the state Drug and Alcohol Testing law may be protected from liability in certain civil actions. See Drug and Alcohol Testing.
• The Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act prohibits smoking and the use of electronic smoking devices in the workplace. See Smoking.
• A "No Smoking" sign is not required. However, an employer may post one where smoking is prohibited. See Postings.
• Employers are not required to have a smoking policy but may implement one that prohibits smoking in the workplace. See Smoking Policies.