Omaha’s Wage Law Faces State Challenge | Lincoln News

Attorney General Mike Hilgers is suing Omaha over its minimum wage ordinance, claiming it violates state law by mandating a $15 hourly wage for young workers—while the state law caps it at $13.50 and requires a 1.75% annual increase. Hilgers argues cities can’t override state legislation, echoing a prior court ruling against Lincoln on the same issue. This showdown pits local control against state authority—and the outcome could set a major legal precedent.

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