LINCOLN- Nebraskans who work at least 30 hours a week but don't have paid sick leave will likely have the chance to change that at the ballots. According to an announcement made by Organizers of Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans, 138,000 signatures were turned in to set a minimum level of sick leave by law. Supporters are confident that their efforts will land the issue on the general election ballot.

The initiative would make changes to Nebraska employment practices, such as a set minimum number of annual paid sick days and a rewards system. “It’s a process of earning that time and then being able to use it when you need it,” Jo Giles of initiative supporter Women's Fund of Omaha said. Supporters say that the change will positively impact workers in every industry.

Many businesses are happy to support the effort to relieve the financial burden of unfortunate circumstances out of their control. Lawmakers who oppose this change will have the option of changing a voter-approved law, but there is hope that the will of the voters will be respected. The initiative has raised a substantial amount of funds while no group has raised any money in opposition.

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