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NE Code § 81-1371 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1371 - Terms, defined.

81-1371.  Terms, defined.For purposes of the State Employees Collective Bargaining Act, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) Chief Negotiator shall mean the Chief Negotiator of the Division of Employee Relations of the Department of Administrative Services;(2) Commission shall mean the Commission of Industrial Relations;(3) Division shall mean the Division of Employee Relations of the Department of Administrative Services;(4) Employee or state employee shall mean any employee of the State of Nebraska;(5) Employer or state employer shall mean the State of Nebraska and shall not include any political subdivision thereof;(6) Employer-representative shall mean (a) for negotiations involving employees of the University of Nebraska, the Board of Regents, (b) for negotiations involving employees of the Nebraska state colleges, the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges, (c) for negotiations involving employees of other constitutional agencies, the governing officer or body for each such agency, and (d) for negotiations involving other state employees, the Governor;(7) Grievance shall mean a management action resulting in an injury, injustice, or wrong involving a misinterpretation or misapplication of applicable labor contracts if so agreed to by the appropriate parties;(8) Issue shall mean broad subjects of negotiation which are presented to the commission pursuant to section 81-1382. All aspects of wages shall be a single issue, all aspects of insurance shall be a single issue, and all other subjects of negotiations classified in broad categories shall be single issues;(9) Mandatory topic or topics of bargaining shall mean those subjects of negotiation on which employers must negotiate pursuant to the Industrial Relations Act, including terms and conditions of employment which may otherwise be provided by law for state employees, except when specifically prohibited by law from being a subject of bargaining; and(10) Meet-and-confer rights shall mean the rights of employees to discuss wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment with the appropriate employer-representative but shall not require either party to enter into a written agreement. Employees afforded meet-and-confer rights shall not be entitled to utilize the impasse resolution procedures provided in the State Employees Collective Bargaining Act or to file a petition with the commission invoking its jurisdiction as provided in the Industrial Relations Act for the purpose of obtaining an order or orders under section 48-818. Meet-and-confer rights shall not apply to any bargaining unit other than a supervisory unit.Source   Laws 1987, LB 661, § 3;   Laws 1992, Third Spec. Sess., LB 14, § 25;  Laws 2011, LB397, § 20. Cross References  Industrial Relations Act, see section 48-801.01.
NE Code § 81-1372 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1372 - Act; supplementary to Industrial Relations Act.

81-1372.  Act; supplementary to Industrial Relations Act.The State Employees Collective Bargaining Act shall be deemed controlling for state employees and state employers covered by such act and is supplementary to the Industrial Relations Act except when otherwise specifically provided or when inconsistent with the Industrial Relations Act, in which case the State Employees Collective Bargaining Act shall prevail.The State of Nebraska, its employees, employee organizations, and exclusive collective-bargaining agents shall have all the rights and responsibilities afforded employers, employees, employee organizations, and exclusive collective-bargaining agents pursuant to the Industrial Relations Act to the extent that such act is not inconsistent with the State Employees Collective Bargaining Act.Source   Laws 1987, LB 661, § 4;  Laws 2011, LB397, § 21. Cross References  Industrial Relations Act, see section 48-801.01.Annotations The comparability requirement of the Industrial Relations Act is superseded by the 2-year contract requirement of the State Employees Collective Bargaining Act. State v. State Code Agencies Teachers Assn., 280 Neb. 459, 788 N.W.2d 238 (2010).
NE Code § 81-1375 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1375 - Certified collective-bargaining agents; procedures applicable.

81-1375.  Certified collective-bargaining agents; procedures applicable.Certified collective-bargaining agents representing bargaining units other than those prescribed in section 81-1373 shall not utilize the impasse procedures provided for in sections 81-1381 to 81-1385 nor file a petition with the commission invoking its jurisdiction as provided in the Industrial Relations Act.Source   Laws 1987, LB 661, § 7;  Laws 2011, LB397, § 23. Cross References  Industrial Relations Act, see section 48-801.01.
NE Code § 81-1376 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1376 - Division of Employee Relations; created; Chief Negotiator; powers and duties.

81-1376.  Division of Employee Relations; created; Chief Negotiator; powers and duties.There is hereby created within the Department of Administrative Services the Division of Employee Relations to be headed by the Chief Negotiator who shall be appointed by, serve at the pleasure of, and represent the Governor. The Director of Administrative Services may serve as the Chief Negotiator. The division shall be responsible for negotiating and administering all labor contracts entered into by the State of Nebraska, except that the division shall not be responsible for contracts entered into by constitutional offices, the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges, and the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska.The Chief Negotiator shall for agencies within the jurisdiction of the division:(1) Negotiate or supervise the negotiations of labor contracts on a statewide basis;(2) Be responsible for the administration of all collective-bargaining agreements, except that the Chief Negotiator may delegate such responsibility to designated representatives who may be employees of state agencies when the Chief Negotiator deems it appropriate;(3) Be vested with authority on all mandatory topics of bargaining to negotiate the contracts. Contracts may adjust or change rates of pay and other terms and conditions of employment that are mandatory topics of bargaining pursuant to the Industrial Relations Act and the State Employees Collective Bargaining Act;(4) Make recommendations to the Governor and Legislature regarding wages, hours, and conditions of employment for all unorganized employees. The recommendations submitted to the Legislature shall be submitted electronically;(5) Consult with agency and department heads regarding possible terms of labor contracts and administration of agreements when appropriate; and(6) Manage the day-to-day operations of the division.The division and the Chief Negotiator may represent any of the constitutional offices in labor contract negotiations and administration of contracts if requested to do so by such offices by resolution of the governing officer or body submitted to the Chief Negotiator and affected collective-bargaining agent and filed with the commission.The responsibilities for negotiating contracts with employees of the Nebraska state colleges and the University of Nebraska shall not be exercised by the division and the Chief Negotiator. The Board of Regents and the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges shall be responsible for negotiating contracts with exclusive collective-bargaining agents for their employees.Source   Laws 1987, LB 661, § 8;   Laws 1992, Third Spec. Sess., LB 14, § 28;   Laws 1997, LB 314, § 21;  Laws 2012, LB782, § 199. Cross References  Industrial Relations Act, see section 48-801.01.
NE Code § 81-1378 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1378 - Computation of dates; effect.

81-1378.  Computation of dates; effect.(1) The dates indicated in sections 81-1379 to 81-1384 shall refer to those dates immediately preceding the beginning of the contract period for which negotiations are being conducted.(2) When any date provided in sections 81-1379 to 81-1384 falls on a Saturday, a Sunday, or any day declared by statutory enactment or proclamations of the Governor to be a holiday, the next following day which is not a Saturday, a Sunday, or a day declared by the enactment or proclamation to be a holiday shall be deemed to be the day indicated by such date.(3) The dates indicated in sections 81-1382 and 81-1383 are jurisdictional. Failure of either party to act in a timely manner shall result in a jurisdictional bar for either the commission or Supreme Court.Source   Laws 1987, LB 661, § 10;  Laws 2011, LB397, § 24.
NE Code § 81-1379 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1379 - Negotiations; when commenced and completed; negotiated agreements; requirements; supplementary bargaining.

81-1379.  Negotiations; when commenced and completed; negotiated agreements; requirements; supplementary bargaining.The Chief Negotiator and any other employer-representative and the exclusive collective-bargaining agent shall commence negotiations on or prior to the second Wednesday in September of the year preceding the beginning of the contract period, except that the first negotiations commenced by any bargaining unit may commence after such September date in order to accommodate any unresolved representation proceedings. All negotiations shall be completed on or before March 15 of the following year.All negotiated agreements shall be in writing and signed by the parties. The authority to enter into the agreed-upon contract shall be vested in the following:(1) For the University of Nebraska, the Board of Regents;(2) For the Nebraska state colleges, the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges;(3) For other constitutional offices, the head of such office;(4) For all other agencies, the Governor; and(5) For the bargaining unit, a majority of those voting on ratification after notice of the contract terms is given and a secret ballot vote has been taken.Nothing in the State Employees Collective Bargaining Act shall be construed to prohibit supplementary bargaining on behalf of employees in part of a bargaining unit concerning matters uniquely affecting such employees or cooperation and coordination of bargaining between two or more bargaining units. Supplementary bargaining in regard to employees for whom the Governor is the employer-representative shall be the responsibility of the Chief Negotiator and may be assigned to his or her designated representative.Any agreements entered into pursuant to this section may be adjusted after March 15 only to reflect any order issued by the commission or the Supreme Court.Source   Laws 1987, LB 661, § 11;   Laws 1991, LB 732, § 149;  Laws 2011, LB397, § 25. Annotations Public employee bargaining units, created under the State Employees Collective Bargaining Act, section 81-1369 et seq., must file any petition seeking to decertify an exclusive collective bargaining agent, under the Rules of the Nebraska Commission of Industrial Relations 9(II)(C)(1) (rev. 2015), during the period preceding the commencement of the statutorily required bargaining period in this section. Nebraska Protective Servs. Unit v. State, 299 Neb. 797, 910 N.W.2d 767 (2018).
NE Code § 81-1381 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1381 - Submission to mediator; selection of mediator.

81-1381.  Submission to mediator; selection of mediator.If the parties in labor contract negotiations do not reach a voluntary agreement by January 1, the dispute shall be submitted to a mediator mutually selected by the parties or appointed by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Mediation may continue indefinitely at the request of either party or when appropriate in the judgment of the mediator. If necessary, mediation may continue after the exchange of final offers.Source   Laws 1987, LB 661, § 13;  Laws 2011, LB397, § 26.
NE Code § 81-1382 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1382 - Unresolved issues; final offers; prehearing conference; commission; authority.

81-1382.  Unresolved issues; final offers; prehearing conference; commission; authority.(1) No later than January 10, the parties in labor contract negotiations shall reduce to writing and sign all agreed-upon issues and exchange final offers on each unresolved issue. Final offers may not be amended or modified without the concurrence of the other party.(2) No later than January 15, the parties in labor contract negotiations shall submit all unresolved issues that resulted in impasse to the commission. No party shall submit an issue to the commission that was not subject to negotiations. The commission shall conduct a prehearing conference and shall have the authority to:(a) Determine whether the issues are ready for adjudication;(b) Accept stipulations;(c) Schedule hearings;(d) Prescribe rules of conduct for the hearings;(e) Order additional mediation if necessary; and(f) Take any other actions which may aid in the disposal of the action.The commission may consult with the parties ex parte only with the concurrence of both parties.Source   Laws 1987, LB 661, § 14;  Laws 2011, LB397, § 27. Annotations The January 10 deadline provided in this section is not jurisdictional. State v. State Code Agencies Teachers Assn., 280 Neb. 459, 788 N.W.2d 238 (2010).
NE Code § 81-1384 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1384 - Chief or appointed negotiator; report.

81-1384.  Chief or appointed negotiator; report.On March 16, the Chief Negotiator, any appointed negotiator for the Board of Regents, any appointed negotiator for the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges, and any appointed negotiator for other constitutional offices shall report to the Legislature and the Governor on the status of negotiations. The report submitted to the Legislature shall be submitted electronically. The Governor may amend his or her budget recommendations accordingly.Source   Laws 1987, LB 661, § 16;  Laws 2011, LB397, § 29;  Laws 2012, LB782, § 200.
NE Code § 81-1385 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1385 - Commission proceeding; effect on employment; order; interest.

81-1385.  Commission proceeding; effect on employment; order; interest.When an unresolved issue proceeds to the commission, there shall be no change in the term or condition of employment in effect in that issue or issues until the commission has ruled and any subsequent appeal to the Supreme Court has been concluded. Orders adjusting the term or condition of employment in an issue or issues shall be effective beginning with final resolution of the appeal. Upon final resolution, the commission or Supreme Court shall order increases or other changes in a term or condition of employment to be concurrent with the biennial budget. Interest shall be paid, at the rate established by section 45-103 which is in effect at the time of the final order, by the state on all withheld wages or insurance premium payments.Source   Laws 1987, LB 661, § 17;   Laws 1991, LB 732, § 151;  Laws 2011, LB397, § 30.
NE Code § 81-1387 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1387 - Prohibited practices; proceedings; appeal; grounds.

81-1387.  Prohibited practices; proceedings; appeal; grounds.(1) Proceedings against a party alleging a violation of section 81-1386 shall be commenced by filing a complaint with the commission within one hundred eighty days of the alleged violation thereby causing a copy of the complaint to be served upon the accused party. The accused party shall have ten days within which to file a written answer to the complaint. If the commission determines that the complaint has no basis in fact, the commission may dismiss the complaint. If the complaint has a basis in fact, the commission shall set a time for hearing. The parties shall be permitted to be represented by counsel, summon witnesses, and request the commission to subpoena witnesses on the requester's behalf.(2) The commission shall file its findings of fact and conclusions of law. If the commission finds that the party accused has committed a prohibited practice, the commission, within thirty days of its decision, shall order an appropriate remedy. Any party may petition the district court for injunctive relief pursuant to rules of civil procedure.(3) Any party aggrieved by any decision or order of the commission may, within thirty days from the date such decision or order is filed, appeal therefrom to the Supreme Court.(4) Any order or decision of the commission may be modified, reversed, or set aside by the appellate court on one or more of the following grounds and on no other:(a) If the commission acts without or in excess of its powers;(b) If the order was procured by fraud or is contrary to law;(c) If the facts found by the commission do not support the order; and(d) If the order is not supported by a preponderance of the competent evidence on the record considered as a whole.Source   Laws 1987, LB 661, § 19;   Laws 1991, LB 732, § 152;   Laws 1992, LB 360, § 38;  Laws 2011, LB397, § 32. Annotations  The Commission of Industrial Relations, as an administrative body, has only that authority specifically conferred upon it by statute or by construction necessary to achieve the purpose of the relevant act. Jolly v. State, 252 Neb. 289, 562 N.W.2d 61 (1997). Under the Industrial Relations Act, section 48-801 et seq., and the State Employees Collective Bargaining Act, section 81-1369 et seq., the Commission of Industrial Relations does not have the statutory authority to entertain or grant motions for summary judgment. Jolly v. State, 252 Neb. 289, 562 N.W.2d 61 (1997).
NE Code § 81-1388 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1388 - Commission; adopt rules and regulations.

81-1388.  Commission; adopt rules and regulations.The commission shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the State Employees Collective Bargaining Act.Source  Laws 1987, LB 661, § 20.
NE Code § 81-1391 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1391 - Certified disaster service volunteer of American Red Cross; leave authorized.

81-1391.  Certified disaster service volunteer of American Red Cross; leave authorized.Any state employee who is a certified disaster service volunteer of the American Red Cross may, with the authorization of his or her supervisor, be granted a leave not to exceed fifteen working days in each year to participate in specialized disaster relief services in Nebraska for the American Red Cross, upon the request of the American Red Cross, without loss of pay, vacation time, sick leave, or earned overtime accumulation.For purposes of this section, state employee means any employee of the state or of any state agency, specifically including all administrative, professional, academic, and other personnel of the University of Nebraska, the state colleges, and the State Department of Education, but excluding any employee or officer of the state whose salary is set by the Constitution of Nebraska or by statute. An employee of any local government or entity, including any entity created pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act or the Joint Public Agency Act, shall not be considered a state employee for purposes of this section.Source   Laws 1993, LB 697, § 7;   Laws 1997, LB 314, § 23;  Laws 1999, LB 87, § 97.  Cross References   Interlocal Cooperation Act, see section 13-801.  Joint Public Agency Act, see section 13-2501.
NE Code § 81-1394 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1394 - Participation in employee discount program; authorized.

81-1394.  Participation in employee discount program; authorized.Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any state employee may participate in an employee discount program administered by the personnel division of the Department of Administrative Services. Any such program shall be made available to all state employees.Source Laws 2009, LB167, § 1.
NE Code § 81-1395 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1395 - Report of sexual harassment to Department of Administrative Services; duties; confidentiality; prohibited actions.

81-1395.  Report of sexual harassment to Department of Administrative Services; duties; confidentiality; prohibited actions.(1) A state employee may make a report of sexual harassment to the Department of Administrative Services. The department shall investigate the report or ensure that an investigation is conducted by the agency which employs the reporting employee.(2) The department and the agency which employs the reporting employee shall maintain the confidentiality of the reporting employee and any other person making a report of sexual harassment or participating in an investigation or internal agency proceeding under this section except:(a) When disclosure is authorized in writing by such employee or other person;(b) The identity of such employee or other person may be disclosed to the individual alleged to have committed the sexual harassment; and(c) When necessary for conducting the investigation or imposing discipline.(3) The agency employing the reporting employee shall not retaliate or discriminate against the reporting employee or any other person for:(a) Initiating or participating in the making of a report of sexual harassment; or(b) Testifying, assisting, or participating in an investigation, proceeding, or action concerning the sexual harassment.Source Laws 2018, LB791, § 5.
NE Code § 81-1402 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1402 - Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center; created; purposes.

81-1402.  Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center; created; purposes.There is hereby created the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center under the supervision and control of the council. The purposes of the training center shall be to (1) test all law enforcement candidates on behalf of the council to ensure that they meet pre-certification and certification requirements, (2) oversee and monitor other training schools and training academies to ensure that pre-certification and certification requirements as set by the council are being met, and (3) conduct pre-certification programs, certification programs, and advanced law enforcement training programs as directed by the council.Source   Laws 1969, c. 773, § 2, p. 2926;   Laws 1971, LB 929, § 2;  Laws 2000, LB 994, § 3.
NE Code § 81-1402.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-1402.01 - Individual training academies authorized.

81-1402.01.  Individual training academies authorized.The Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice and the Nebraska State Patrol are authorized to maintain the independent and distinct operation of their individual training academies notwithstanding any provision of law, rule, or regulation.Source Laws 2000, LB 994, § 1.