Nebraska Department of Labor

Our Lincoln job center location will be closed on Tuesday, June 23. If you are in the Lincoln area and require immediate assistance from NDOL staff, please visit our administrative office at 550 S 16th Street. For help with your UI Claim, call 402-458-2500.

To wrap up National Safety Month, focus this week on preventing slips, trips, and falls. Here are some key facts to keep in mind:

* Nearly 480,000 workers were injured in falls, slips, and trips and needed days off work
(BLS, 2023–2024).
* Median days away from work due to falls, slips, and trips: 8 days.
(BLS, 2023-2024)
* Sprains, strains, and tears are the most common injuries from these incidents.
(NSC, Injury Facts, 2023-2024)
* In 2024, 844 workers died in falls—17% of all workplace deaths.
(BLS, 2024).

Keep walkways clear, clean up spills promptly, and wear proper footwear. Small changes can lead to big safety improvements.

Employers: Make your workplace safer with our FREE On-site Safety and Health Consultation. Get expert advice to identify hazards and improve safety, at no cost. Call 402-471-4717, email [email protected], or visit our website at dol.nebraska.gov to schedule your consultation.

NDOL’s offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, June 22.

🚍 Looking for a new part-time opportunity? Join Holiday Express Company at the Nebraska Department of Labor - Grand Island American Job Center for our Walk-In Wednesday Hiring Event!

No appointment needed! Just walk in! Start your journey with Holiday Express and drive your career forward.

Holiday Express will be hosting a "Walk In Wednesday" hiring event from 11 am - 1 pm on Wednesday, June 24 at the NE Department of Labor, 03 E Stolley Park Rd in Grand Island.

If you or someone you know would be interested in learning more, please send them our way! You can learn more at holidayexpressbus.com or give us a call at (308) 384-1800.

Registration is now open for the 2026 Governor’s Summit in Kearney! Reserve your spot today! https://govsummit.nebraska.gov/

We're proud to be part of a partnership that's making a difference across Nebraska.

Last week, the Nebraska ELEVATE Apprenticeship Consortium received the Nebraska Excellence in Career and Technical Education Award for Outstanding Postsecondary CTE Program.

This collaboration between Central Community College, Southeast Community College, and Northeast connected more Nebraskans with apprenticeship opportunities while helping employers build their workforce.

Gov. Pillen Invites Nebraskans to Register for the 2026 Governor’s Summit, Second Annual Youth Summit - Nebraska Department of Economic Development Register for the 2026 Governor’s Summit at govsummit.nebraska.gov. Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) encourage Nebraskans to register for the 2026 Governor’s Summit. This year’s event will take place Sep...

Safety includes both physical and mental health. This week, focus on managing stress, improving work-life balance, and seeking support when needed. Consider these mental health statistics:
• 76% of U.S. workers reported at least one symptom of a mental health condition
(MindShare Partners, 2021 Mental Health at Work Report).
• 84% said their workplace conditions contributed to at least one mental health challenge
(MindShare Partners, 2021 Mental Health at Work Report).
• 81% of workers say they’ll be looking for workplaces that support mental health in the future
(APA’s 2022 Work and Well-being Survey results)

Reach out if you need help and check in on your colleagues and friends. Let’s make well-being a shared priority and create a safer environment together.