Bill > LB433

This bill modifies two key areas of Nebraska state employment law: the State Personnel System and the State Employees Retirement System. Specifically, the bill exempts two key groups of state employees from the State Personnel System: deputy directors and agency attorneys. For these positions, the bill allows agency directors to hire and set salaries for deputy directors and attorneys, who will now serve "at will" rather than under traditional civil service protections. Deputy directors are defined broadly to include anyone who can act in the director's absence, and attorneys are defined as those with a law degree and Nebraska bar license. Current employees in these roles can choose to transition to "at will" status by notifying their agency director in writing, with this election being irrevocable. Additionally, the bill makes minor changes to the State Employees Retirement System, expanding participation rules to include certain temporary employees who are returning to state service and clarifying membership categories for legislative employees. These changes aim to provide state agencies with more flexibility in hiring and managing key personnel while maintaining a clear path for retirement system participation.

Labor and Employment

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