Millions Recovered
For Unpaid Workers
Nebraska follows Federal FLSA overtime rules with a higher state minimum wage of $15.00/hr. From meatpacking in Grand Island to insurance in Omaha, we fight to recover unpaid overtime for Nebraska workers.
No fees unless we win. We only get paid when you do.
Get an estimate of what you're owed in just 60 seconds. This calculator is based on federal FLSA laws and includes liquidated damages (double your unpaid wages).
Nebraska's overtime rules match FLSA: 1.5x for hours over 40. The state minimum wage is $15.00/hr (Jan 2026, per Initiative 433), which increases your overtime rate.
| Protection | Nebraska | Federal (FLSA) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $15.00/hr | $7.25/hr |
| Overtime Rule | Follows FLSA | 1.5x after 40 hours |
| Statute of Limitations | 2 Years | 2 Years (3 if Willful) |
| Damages | Unpaid Wages | Double Damages (Liquidated) |
Grand Island, Lexington, Schuyler: Failing to pay for donning/doffing gear, sanitation, and mandatory pre-shift meetings at beef, pork, and poultry plants.
Omaha: Claims adjusters, IT support, and operations staff misclassified as exempt "professionals" at major insurance companies.
Processing, packaging, and transport workers denied overtime under stretched agricultural exemptions that may not apply.
Nurses and CNAs at Nebraska hospitals facing automatic lunch deductions despite working through breaks.
Drivers misclassified as independent contractors (1099) and warehouse workers denied overtime at Omaha distribution hubs.
Cash payments and straight-time for overtime, common in residential construction and ethanol plant projects.
Insurance, Tech, & Logistics:
Meatpacking & Manufacturing:
Agriculture & Ranching:
You get $2 for every $1 underpaid under FLSA.
Recover the last 2 years (3 if willful).
Employer pays your legal fees if you win.
Nebraska overtime claims are filed under Federal FLSA — our core focus.
We Level the Playing Field
Large employers have legal teams. With our national network, so do you.
Paul leads every case personally — strategy, negotiations, and courtroom work. Outside Texas and Florida, he appears by pro hac vice admission (the standard court permission that lets an out-of-state attorney litigate your case) and works alongside local counsel who handle state-specific procedure. This is how national wage-and-hour cases are litigated everywhere — your case is never simply referred out.
Attorney review of your overtime claim. No fees unless we win. Use the calculator above to estimate your recovery, then contact us for a detailed case analysis.