VETOED- Workers' Comp Expansion LB819
Would have expanded workers' compensation benefits to first responders who incurred job-related mental trauma due to witnessing violent criminal acts - increasing premium costs for employers. Currently under Nebraska's Workers' Compensation Act, mental injuries are compensable only when tied to a physical injury. Although approved by the Legislature, LB819 was vetoed by Governor Dave Heineman. State Chamber Opposed.

DEFEATED- Family Leave Policies LB495
Would have required family leave issues to be subject to collective bargaining. Violations would have been subject to a civil penalty of at least $500 for each offense. State Chamber Opposed.

DEFEATED- Unemployment Compensation LB833
Would have significantly expanded unemployment compensation by increasing benefits to provide the full amount of the state average weekly wage within five years of implementation. This 115%increase would have given Nebraska the highest maximum in the country and cost employers more than $34 million in additional taxes. State Chamber Opposed.

DEFEATED- Mandatory Union Fees LB936
Would have imposed a "fair share" requirement to force nonunion members in the public sector to pay for representation provided by the labor organization. The bill would have jeopardized Nebraska's Right-to-Work constitutional guarantee and set a precedent that could have eventually impacted the private sector. State Chamber Opposed.