Deductions from wages - Nebraska

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

Federal regulations restrict the types of deductions that can be made from an employee’s wages or salary. Deductions can be made in certain cases, but the legality often depends on the nature and purpose of the deductions, as well as the status of the employee as exempt or non-exempt.

Under Nebraska law, deductions may be taken when permitted or authorized by law, court order, or by employee’s written authorization. Within 10 working days after a written request is made by an employee, an employer must provide an itemized statement listing the wages earned and the deductions made for each pay period that deductions were made. This may be provided in print or electronic format.

State

Contact

Nebraska Department of Labor

Regulations

Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 48

Section 48-221, Medical examination; cost to applicant as condition of employment; unlawful; cost to employer

Section 48-645, Benefits; waiver, release, and deductions void; discrimination in hire or tenure unlawful; penalty.

Section 48-1230, Employer; regular paydays; altered; notice; deduct, withhold, or divert portion of wages; when; unpaid wages; when due

Federal

Contact

Wage and Hour Division

Regulations

For non-exempt employees:

29 CFR Part 531, Wage Payments under The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938

For exempt employees:

29 CFR Part 541, Subpart G, Salary Requirements