employee claim in Nebraska

12 Nebraska opinions name it 3 courts 1980–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Nebraska courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (4)

Case	Followed	Cited
Dibbern v. York Surgical Assocs.green neb · 2025 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025 1 sentence 2025See id.	1	1
Eugene W. Slattery v. Swiss Reinsurance America Corp.green ca2 · 2001 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017 1 sentence 2017Public Policy [11-13] Under the public policy exception to the at-will employment doctrine, an employee can claim damages for 29 Hervey v. County of Koochiching, 527 F.3d 711 (8th Cir. 2008) (quoting Kiel v. Select Artificials, Inc., 169 F.3d 1131 (8th Cir. 1999)). 30 See id. (quoting Smith v. Allen Health Systems, Inc., 302 F.3d 827 (8th Cir. 2002), and citing Slattery v. Swiss Reinsurance America Corp., 248 F.3d 87, 95 (2d Cir. 2001) (“[w]here timing is the only basis for a claim of retaliation, and gradual adverse job actions began well before the plaintiff had ever engaged in any protected	1	1
Jeffers v. Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospitalgreen neb · 1986 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987 2 sentences 1987In Jeffers v. Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hosp., 222 Neb. 829, 833, 387 N.W.2d 692, 695 (1986), westated: Except in cases where an employee is deprived of constitutional or statutory rights or where contractual 903 agreements guarantee that employees may not be fired without just cause, the law in this state continues to deny any implied covenant of good faith or fair dealing in employment termination. 1987In Jeffers v. Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hosp., 222 Neb. 829, 833, 387 N.W.2d 692, 695 (1986), westated: Except in cases where an employee is deprived of constitutional or statutory rights or where contractual 903 agreements guarantee that employees may not be fired without just cause, the law in this state continues to deny any implied covenant of good faith or fair dealing in employment termination.	1	1
Worth H. Percival v. General Motors Corporation, a Corporationgreen ca8 · 1976 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980 1 sentence 1980See, Percival v. General Motors Corp., 539 F.2d 1126 (8th Cir. 1976); Abrisz v. Pulley Freight Lines, Inc., 207 N.W.2d 454 (Iowa 1978); Fortune v. National Cash Register Co., 364 N.E.2d 1251 (Mass. 1977); Nees v. Hocks, 272 Or. 210 , 536 P.2d 512 (1975); Monge v. Beebe Rubber Co., 114 N.H. 130 , 316 A.2d 549 (1974); Frampton v. Central Ind. Gas Co., 260 Ind. 249 , 297 N.E.2d 425 (1973); Petermann v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, 174 Cal. App. 2d 184 , 344 P.2d 25 (1959).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Nebraska. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (16)

Case	Cited	Years
Jackson v. Morris Communications Corp. green neb · 2003 2 sentences 2014Jackson v. Morris Communications Corp., 265 Neb. 423 , 657 N.W.2d 634 (2003). 2014Jackson v. Morris Communications Corp., 265 Neb. 423 , 657 N.W.2d 634 (2003).	3	2006–2014
Trosper v. Bag 'N Save green neb · 2007 2 sentences 2017The dis- trict court cited Trosper v. Bag ’N Save, 273 Neb. 855 , 734 N.W.2d 704 (2007), and stated that this court has recognized a public policy exception to the at-will employment doctrine and that under the public policy exception, an employee may claim damages for wrongful discharge when the motivation for the firing contravenes public policy. 2017The dis- trict court cited Trosper v. Bag ’N Save, 273 Neb. 855 , 734 N.W.2d 704 (2007), and stated that this court has recognized a public policy exception to the at-will employment doctrine and that under the public policy exception, an employee may claim damages for wrongful discharge when the motivation for the firing contravenes public policy.	2	2014–2017
Oldfield v. Nebraska Machinery Co. green neb · 2017 1 sentence 2017Cite as 296 Neb. 469 wrongful discharge when the motivation for the firing contra- venes public policy.31 The public policy exception is restricted to cases when a clear mandate of public policy has been vio- lated, and it should be limited to manageable and clear stan- dards.32 In determining whether a clear mandate of public pol- icy is violated, courts should inquire whether the employer’s conduct contravenes the letter or purpose of a constitutional, statutory, or regulatory provision or scheme.33 In Oldfield’s amended complaint, he alleges that his ter- mination of employment violated Neb	1	2017–2017
Knapp v. Ruser green neb · 2017 1 sentence 2017We described the exception as follows: Under the public policy exception, we will allow an employee to claim damages for wrongful discharge when - 665 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 297 Nebraska R eports KNAPP v. RUSER Cite as 297 Neb. 639 the motivation for the firing contravenes public policy.	1	2017–2017
Paul J. Kiel v. Select Artificials, Inc. green ca8 · 1999 2 sentences 2017Public Policy [11-13] Under the public policy exception to the at-will employment doctrine, an employee can claim damages for 29 Hervey v. County of Koochiching, 527 F.3d 711 (8th Cir. 2008) (quoting Kiel v. Select Artificials, Inc., 169 F.3d 1131 (8th Cir. 1999)). 30 See id. (quoting Smith v. Allen Health Systems, Inc., 302 F.3d 827 (8th Cir. 2002), and citing Slattery v. Swiss Reinsurance America Corp., 248 F.3d 87, 95 (2d Cir. 2001) (“[w]here timing is the only basis for a claim of retaliation, and gradual adverse job actions began well before the plaintiff had ever engaged in any protected 2017Public Policy [11-13] Under the public policy exception to the at-will employment doctrine, an employee can claim damages for 29 Hervey v. County of Koochiching, 527 F.3d 711 (8th Cir. 2008) (quoting Kiel v. Select Artificials, Inc., 169 F.3d 1131 (8th Cir. 1999)). 30 See id. (quoting Smith v. Allen Health Systems, Inc., 302 F.3d 827 (8th Cir. 2002), and citing Slattery v. Swiss Reinsurance America Corp., 248 F.3d 87, 95 (2d Cir. 2001) (“[w]here timing is the only basis for a claim of retaliation, and gradual adverse job actions began well before the plaintiff had ever engaged in any protected	1	2017–2017
Smith v. Allen Health Systems green ca8 · 2002 1 sentence 2017Public Policy [11-13] Under the public policy exception to the at-will employment doctrine, an employee can claim damages for 29 Hervey v. County of Koochiching, 527 F.3d 711 (8th Cir. 2008) (quoting Kiel v. Select Artificials, Inc., 169 F.3d 1131 (8th Cir. 1999)). 30 See id. (quoting Smith v. Allen Health Systems, Inc., 302 F.3d 827 (8th Cir. 2002), and citing Slattery v. Swiss Reinsurance America Corp., 248 F.3d 87, 95 (2d Cir. 2001) (“[w]here timing is the only basis for a claim of retaliation, and gradual adverse job actions began well before the plaintiff had ever engaged in any protected	1	2017–2017
Hervey v. County of Koochiching green ca8 · 2008 1 sentence 2017Public Policy [11-13] Under the public policy exception to the at-will employment doctrine, an employee can claim damages for 29 Hervey v. County of Koochiching, 527 F.3d 711 (8th Cir. 2008) (quoting Kiel v. Select Artificials, Inc., 169 F.3d 1131 (8th Cir. 1999)). 30 See id. (quoting Smith v. Allen Health Systems, Inc., 302 F.3d 827 (8th Cir. 2002), and citing Slattery v. Swiss Reinsurance America Corp., 248 F.3d 87, 95 (2d Cir. 2001) (“[w]here timing is the only basis for a claim of retaliation, and gradual adverse job actions began well before the plaintiff had ever engaged in any protected	1	2017–2017
Spanish Oaks, Inc. v. Hy-Vee, Inc. green neb · 2003 2 sentences 2014In his amended complaint, Coffey alleged that Planet Group terminated his employment in bad faith to avoid paying Coffey additional commissions under the Wage Act. [12-15] Unless constitutionally, statutorily, or contractu- ally prohibited, an employer, without incurring liability, may terminate an at-will employee at any time with or without rea- son.18 We recognize, however, a public policy exception to the at-will employment doctrine.19 Under the public policy excep- tion, an employee can claim damages for wrongful discharge when the motivation for the firing contravenes public policy.20 Th 2014In his amended complaint, Coffey alleged that Planet Group terminated his employment in bad faith to avoid paying Coffey additional commissions under the Wage Act. [12-15] Unless constitutionally, statutorily, or contractu- ally prohibited, an employer, without incurring liability, may terminate an at-will employee at any time with or without rea- son.18 We recognize, however, a public policy exception to the at-will employment doctrine.19 Under the public policy excep- tion, an employee can claim damages for wrongful discharge when the motivation for the firing contravenes public policy.20 Th	1	2014–2014
Malone v. American Business Information green neb · 2001 2 sentences 2006Id. 2006Id.	1	2006–2006
State ex rel. McGonegle v. Industrial Commission neutral ohio · 1996 2 sentences 1998Comm., 76 Ohio St. 3d 272 , 667 N.E.2d 392 (1996), a worker developed industrial bronchitis due to exposure at work to a caustic soda solution. 1998Comm., 76 Ohio St. 3d 272 , 667 N.E.2d 392 (1996), a worker developed industrial bronchitis due to exposure at work to a caustic soda solution.	1	1998–1998
Mau v. Omaha National Bank green neb · 1980 1 sentence 1985Under this exception, an employee may claim damages for wrongful discharge when the motivation for the firing contravenes public policy." Id. at 316 .	1	1985–1985
Nees v. Hocks green or · 1975 2 sentences 1980See, Percival v. General Motors Corp., 539 F.2d 1126 (8th Cir. 1976); Abrisz v. Pulley Freight Lines, Inc., 207 N.W.2d 454 (Iowa 1978); Fortune v. National Cash Register Co., 364 N.E.2d 1251 (Mass. 1977); Nees v. Hocks, 272 Or. 210 , 536 P.2d 512 (1975); Monge v. Beebe Rubber Co., 114 N.H. 130 , 316 A.2d 549 (1974); Frampton v. Central Ind. Gas Co., 260 Ind. 249 , 297 N.E.2d 425 (1973); Petermann v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, 174 Cal. App. 2d 184 , 344 P.2d 25 (1959). 1980See, Percival v. General Motors Corp., 539 F.2d 1126 (8th Cir. 1976); Abrisz v. Pulley Freight Lines, Inc., 207 N.W.2d 454 (Iowa 1978); Fortune v. National Cash Register Co., 364 N.E.2d 1251 (Mass. 1977); Nees v. Hocks, 272 Or. 210 , 536 P.2d 512 (1975); Monge v. Beebe Rubber Co., 114 N.H. 130 , 316 A.2d 549 (1974); Frampton v. Central Ind. Gas Co., 260 Ind. 249 , 297 N.E.2d 425 (1973); Petermann v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, 174 Cal. App. 2d 184 , 344 P.2d 25 (1959).	1	1980–1980
Petermann v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 396 green calctapp · 1959 2 sentences 1980See, Percival v. General Motors Corp., 539 F.2d 1126 (8th Cir. 1976); Abrisz v. Pulley Freight Lines, Inc., 207 N.W.2d 454 (Iowa 1978); Fortune v. National Cash Register Co., 364 N.E.2d 1251 (Mass. 1977); Nees v. Hocks, 272 Or. 210 , 536 P.2d 512 (1975); Monge v. Beebe Rubber Co., 114 N.H. 130 , 316 A.2d 549 (1974); Frampton v. Central Ind. Gas Co., 260 Ind. 249 , 297 N.E.2d 425 (1973); Petermann v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, 174 Cal. App. 2d 184 , 344 P.2d 25 (1959). 1980See, Percival v. General Motors Corp., 539 F.2d 1126 (8th Cir. 1976); Abrisz v. Pulley Freight Lines, Inc., 207 N.W.2d 454 (Iowa 1978); Fortune v. National Cash Register Co., 364 N.E.2d 1251 (Mass. 1977); Nees v. Hocks, 272 Or. 210 , 536 P.2d 512 (1975); Monge v. Beebe Rubber Co., 114 N.H. 130 , 316 A.2d 549 (1974); Frampton v. Central Ind. Gas Co., 260 Ind. 249 , 297 N.E.2d 425 (1973); Petermann v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, 174 Cal. App. 2d 184 , 344 P.2d 25 (1959).	1	1980–1980
Frampton v. Central Indiana Gas Company green ind · 1973 2 sentences 1980See, Percival v. General Motors Corp., 539 F.2d 1126 (8th Cir. 1976); Abrisz v. Pulley Freight Lines, Inc., 207 N.W.2d 454 (Iowa 1978); Fortune v. National Cash Register Co., 364 N.E.2d 1251 (Mass. 1977); Nees v. Hocks, 272 Or. 210 , 536 P.2d 512 (1975); Monge v. Beebe Rubber Co., 114 N.H. 130 , 316 A.2d 549 (1974); Frampton v. Central Ind. Gas Co., 260 Ind. 249 , 297 N.E.2d 425 (1973); Petermann v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, 174 Cal. App. 2d 184 , 344 P.2d 25 (1959). 1980See, Percival v. General Motors Corp., 539 F.2d 1126 (8th Cir. 1976); Abrisz v. Pulley Freight Lines, Inc., 207 N.W.2d 454 (Iowa 1978); Fortune v. National Cash Register Co., 364 N.E.2d 1251 (Mass. 1977); Nees v. Hocks, 272 Or. 210 , 536 P.2d 512 (1975); Monge v. Beebe Rubber Co., 114 N.H. 130 , 316 A.2d 549 (1974); Frampton v. Central Ind. Gas Co., 260 Ind. 249 , 297 N.E.2d 425 (1973); Petermann v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, 174 Cal. App. 2d 184 , 344 P.2d 25 (1959).	1	1980–1980
Monge v. Beebe Rubber Co. green nh · 1974 2 sentences 1980See, Percival v. General Motors Corp., 539 F.2d 1126 (8th Cir. 1976); Abrisz v. Pulley Freight Lines, Inc., 207 N.W.2d 454 (Iowa 1978); Fortune v. National Cash Register Co., 364 N.E.2d 1251 (Mass. 1977); Nees v. Hocks, 272 Or. 210 , 536 P.2d 512 (1975); Monge v. Beebe Rubber Co., 114 N.H. 130 , 316 A.2d 549 (1974); Frampton v. Central Ind. Gas Co., 260 Ind. 249 , 297 N.E.2d 425 (1973); Petermann v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, 174 Cal. App. 2d 184 , 344 P.2d 25 (1959). 1980See, Percival v. General Motors Corp., 539 F.2d 1126 (8th Cir. 1976); Abrisz v. Pulley Freight Lines, Inc., 207 N.W.2d 454 (Iowa 1978); Fortune v. National Cash Register Co., 364 N.E.2d 1251 (Mass. 1977); Nees v. Hocks, 272 Or. 210 , 536 P.2d 512 (1975); Monge v. Beebe Rubber Co., 114 N.H. 130 , 316 A.2d 549 (1974); Frampton v. Central Ind. Gas Co., 260 Ind. 249 , 297 N.E.2d 425 (1973); Petermann v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, 174 Cal. App. 2d 184 , 344 P.2d 25 (1959).	1	1980–1980
Fortune v. National Cash Register Co. green mass · 1977 1 sentence 1980See, Percival v. General Motors Corp., 539 F.2d 1126 (8th Cir. 1976); Abrisz v. Pulley Freight Lines, Inc., 207 N.W.2d 454 (Iowa 1978); Fortune v. National Cash Register Co., 364 N.E.2d 1251 (Mass. 1977); Nees v. Hocks, 272 Or. 210 , 536 P.2d 512 (1975); Monge v. Beebe Rubber Co., 114 N.H. 130 , 316 A.2d 549 (1974); Frampton v. Central Ind. Gas Co., 260 Ind. 249 , 297 N.E.2d 425 (1973); Petermann v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, 174 Cal. App. 2d 184 , 344 P.2d 25 (1959).	1	1980–1980

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-1101 (3) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-1114 (3)

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