On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”) into law. The Act contains significant new obligations for most employers—both private and public. This article provides a brief overview of two subtitles within the new Act: the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family and…
We at Rembolt Ludtke LLP want to share our sincere hope that you are safe and doing well. As we all navigate how best to plan for and deal with the impact of the virus, our top priority is the health and well-being of our people and our community. We remain committed to and capable…
Attorney Max Rodenburg was a co-chair for the Great Schools. Great Kids. school bond issue in Lincoln, NE. We’re so very proud of Max’s effort for this community and the future leaders that are attending school here.
Rembolt Ludtke partner Mark Fahleson successfully represented a group of Lancaster County farmers and residents who opposed the construction of a 240-pad campground on farm ground near Davey, Nebraska. With the assistance of Rembolt Ludtke, the farmers and residents presented documented and fact-based arguments against the proposal to build what would have been Lancaster County’s…
Mark A. Fahleson, Rembolt Ludtke LLP Nebraska employers are often confused about what state law requires when it comes to an employee’s entitlement to unused vacation and paid time off (PTO) when the employee is fired or quits. A recent Nebraska court decision further muddies the water. In Drought v. Marsh, 304 Neb….
May this holiday season fill your heart with joy; bring you health and happiness; fill your heart with contentment; bring you many blessings; give you delight and cheer, and the happiest new year!
At Rembolt Ludtke we value celebrating family, friends, and traditions during the Holidays. As we reflect on 2019, we celebrate another successful year serving our clients, impacting our community, and growing our team. Thank you for partnering with our firm, and we wish you all the best this Holiday Season. We’re so very excited about the…
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act’s regulations applicable to the fluctuating workweek method of compensation. The proposed rule is significant given that many employers will likely explore the use of the fluctuating workweek method of paying overtime-eligible employees in light of…
Rembolt Ludtke Law Firm is ecstatic to announce that two attorneys have been selected as “Lawyer of the Year” and five others have been awarded Best Lawyers recognition for 2020. Best Lawyers employs a sophisticated, conscientious, rational, and transparent survey process designed to elicit meaningful and substantive evaluations of the quality of legal services. 2020…
KRVN 880 Rural Radio: Today(Mon), Governor Pete Ricketts signed the next two-year budget into law. “This budget controls spending to deliver $550 million in direct property tax relief over the next two years. It also includes over $2 billion in state aid to K-12 education as well as new resources for public safety initiatives. “Our…
Norfolk Daily News: Battle Creek community members came out in force Thursday night to voice their opinions about flood protection proposals. More than 100 citizens and rural residents — including Mayor Barry Ponton and at least three city council members — crowded into the meeting room at the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District in Norfolk….
Scottsbluff Star-Herald: The Bureau of Reclamation forecasts for the North Platte River Basin indicate that there will be a full water supply for the growing year. The Wyoming Area Office in Mills said in its May 10 snowmelt runoff forecast for the North Platte River Basin that runoff for the spring will be above average….