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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-601 (2026)

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Sections 48-601 to 48-683 shall be known and may be cited as the Employment Security Law.

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Cited in 39 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1949–2024 · leading case: Omaha World-Herald v. Dernier, 570 N.W.2d 508 (Neb. 1997).
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Omaha World-Herald v. Dernier, 570 N.W.2d 508 (Neb. 1997). · cites it 8× “for wages or under any contract of hire, written or oral, express or implied.”
Sorensen v. Meyer, 370 N.W.2d 173 (Neb. 1985). · cites it 4× “A brief overview of the Employment Security Law, Neb.Rev.Stat. §§ 48-601 et seq. (Reissue 1984), is a prerequisite to an understanding of the issue presented by this case.”
Nebco, Inc. v. Murphy, 784 N.W.2d 447 (Neb. 2010). · cites it 2× “Under § 48-628(2) of Nebraska's Employment Security Law, Neb.Rev.Stat. § 48-601 et seq. (Reissue 2004 & Cum.”
Dillard Dep't Stores, Inc. v. Polinsky, 530 N.W.2d 637 (Neb. 1995). · cites it 3× “INTRODUCTION This case involves the issue of whether an employee is entitled to unemployment compensation benefits under the Employment Security Law, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-601 et seq. (Reissue 1988 & Cum.”
Concordia Teachers Coll. v. Nebraska Dep't of Labor, 563 N.W.2d 345 (Neb. 1997). · cites it 2× “On May 30,1991, Labor’s unemployment insurance tax administrator ruled Concordia’s employees were not exempt from coverage and, therefore, Concordia would not be accorded tax-exempt status.”
Snyder Indus., Inc. v. Otto, 321 N.W.2d 77 (Neb. 1982). · cites it 2× “Otto filed a claim for unemployment compensation benefits under the Nebraska Employment Security Law, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 48-601 et seq. (Reissue 1978).”
Great Plains Container Co. v. Hiatt, 407 N.W.2d 166 (Neb. 1987). · cites it 2× “§§ 48-601 to 48-669 (Reissue 1984). The district court for Adams County affirmed.”
Nuss v. Sorensen, 358 N.W.2d 752 (Neb. 1984). · cites it 7× “2d 548, 551 (1983): We believe that a more appropriate reading of both the language of § 48-628 and the intent and purpose of the Nebraska Employment Security Law (Neb. Rev.Stat. §§ 48-601 to 48-669) is to interpret § 48-628(a) such that one is disqualified for benefits if, by…”
Gilbert v. Hanlon, 335 N.W.2d 548 (Neb. 1983). · cites it 2× “We believe that such an interpretation would be wholly inappropriate. We believe that a more appropriate reading of both the language of § 48-628 and the intent and purpose of the Nebraska Employment Security Law ( Neb.”
Tuma v. Omaha Pub. Power Dist., 409 N.W.2d 306 (Neb. 1987). · cites it 6× “The tribunal held that claimant's conduct constituted misconduct within the meaning of the Nebraska Employment Security Law, Neb.Rev.Stat. §§ 48-601 to 48-669 (Reissue 1984), sufficient to bar claimant from receiving unemployment compensation benefits until after a waiting…”
Wright v. Sw. Airlines Co., 2 N.W.3d 186 (Neb. 2024). · cites it 2× “§§ 48-601 to 48-683 (Reissue 2021). Wright contends that the district court erred in finding her disqualified for benefits as set forth in § 48-628.”
Sch. Dist. No. 21 v. Ochoa, 342 N.W.2d 665 (Neb. 1984). · cites it 3× “This is an appeal from an order of the district court for Morrill County involving a claim for unemployment benefits under the provisions of Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 48-601 et seq. (Reissue 1978).”
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