Court denies enforcement of minimum-wage ordinance

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lancaster County District Court stopped the City of Lincoln from implementing the minimum-wage ordinance.

The Nebraska Legislature amended the State’s Wage and Hour Act to set the growth rate and allow employers to pay youth employees a set minimum wage.

The City’s ordinance would set the growth rate at a different level along with changing the set rate for youth employees.

“I appreciate the Court’s thoughtful consideration here,” stated Attorney General Mike Hilgers. “The injunction stops the City’s unlawful ordinance and its illegal attempt to circumvent the Constitution.”

The State will continue to litigate the case while the City of Lincoln is prohibited from enforcing its ordinance.

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird refused to comment on the active litigation.