Nebraska § 48-2209 - Interpreter and referral agent; required; when.
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§ 48-2209. Interpreter and referral agent; required; when.
If more than five percent of the employees of an employer are non-English-speaking employees who speak the same non-English language, the employer shall:
(1) Make an interpreter available at the worksite for each shift during which a non-English-speaking employee is employed. If a Spanish-speaking interpreter is needed, the employer shall select an interpreter from a list of interpreters developed by the commissioner. If an interpreter is needed for a language other than Spanish, the employer shall select an interpreter capable of explaining and responding to questions regarding the terms, conditions, and daily responsibilities of employment; and
(2) Employ an individual who shall serve as a referral agent to community services for the non-English-speaking employees. The name of the individual serving as the referral agent shall be provided at each worksite. Such information shall be provided in the language of the non-English-speaking employees. The primary responsibility of the referral agent shall be to develop and maintain a list of contact persons and agencies, telephone numbers, and addresses of the community services provided within the community where the relevant worksite is located. The referral agent shall assist non-English-speaking employees in working with and through those services.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 48-2209 ("Interpreter and referral agent; required; when.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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