250,000 Nebraskans stand to benefit from paid sick-leave ballot initiative

(KMAland) -- Nebraska is one of three states with paid sick leave on the ballot next month.

Nebraska women are disproportionately affected by a lack of paid sick leave, since they are more apt to work part-time. Only around 12% of the state's part-time workers receive paid sick leave, including employees of Vis Major Brewing Company in Omaha.

Lindsey Clements, co-owner of the company, said everyone begins accruing sick leave their first day of training. She explained they implemented a paid sick leave policy in early 2023 after having trouble finding and retaining workers.

"It really was a need for us to add more value for our employees to attract some quality folks to come in and work for us," Clements explained. "We recognize we've got to do our part to take care of the folks that help operate our business from day to day."


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