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Employment in the state of Nebraska is mostly considered to be "at-will" employment. "At will" means that for any reason, both the employer or the worker may end the work relationship at any point. The only exception to "at-will" employment is that the employment can not be terminated in a manner that breaks the law.

Employment that is not considered "at will" is not subject to the same restrictions, however, and so it is essential to discover whether your employment is so classified. Work arrangements that are based on an employment contract are often not "at will", and so they cannot be terminated except according to the contract procedures.

What are the Illegal Grounds for Terminating At Will Employment in Nebraska?

Discrimination is the most common unlawful grounds for terminating an employee in Nebraska. Employers are not allowed to terminate an employee because of their race, religion, nationality, or gender. Employers in Omaha may also not terminate at-will employees as an act of retaliation if they have filed a legal discrimination claim or initiated an investigation into discrimination.

Furthermore, employers are prohibited by the Family and Medical Leave act from firing those employees who take leave in order to address family or medical concerns. Finally, employees are protected from being terminated by their employer for performing a legal obligation, exercising their legal rights, or for refusing to participate in an illegal act.

Do I Need a Nebraska Attorney for My Wrongful Termination Case?

Local Omaha, Nebraska lawyers can thoroughly inform you regarding whether a wrongful termination has in fact occurred. They can also help you gather the necessary documents for your case, and can guide you through any procedures that may be unique or unfamiliar.

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Life in Omaha

Omaha is the seat of Douglas County and the largest city in the State of Nebraska. Omaha has a population that has been climbing toward 500,000 residents as well as 5 of Fortune 500's richest companies. Those include Union Pacific Corporation, Mutual of Omaha, ConAgra Foods, Peter Kiewit and Sons Inc., and Berkshire Hathaway. These monumental companies attract many other outstanding Fortune 1000 companies like the headquarters of TDAmeritrade, West Corporation, Werner Enterprises, First National Bank of Omaha, and world renown architectural firms like Leo A Daly and the DLR Group.

Omaha's urban landscape plays host to some of the world's most wealthy businessmen like Warren Buffett. Not surprising to find out then Forbes Magazine voted Omaha the "Best bang for your buck city" in the United States. The Olympic Swim Trials were hosted in Omaha in 2008 and again in 2012. Additionally, the College World Series is held in Omaha. Omaha is a diverse Midwestern city with a number of dedicated neighborhoods. Besides gated communities, Omaha offers a number of ethnic neighborhoods like Little Mexico, Little Italy, and Greek Town offer some of the city's most authentic restaurants. Downtown offers a number of nationally recognized historic landmarks and museums. Many residents work in the meatpacking and railroad industries. Omaha is famous for it's meat products, most notably Omaha Steaks which are shipped throughout the world.

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