Employment Discrimination Demand Letter - Nebraska
EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION DEMAND LETTER
Nebraska Law
Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. Section 48-1101 et seq.
[ATTORNEY/FIRM LETTERHEAD]
[Firm Name]
[Address Line 1]
[City, Nebraska ZIP]
Tel: [Phone Number]
Fax: [Fax Number]
[Attorney Email]
[Nebraska Bar No.]
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
AND VIA EMAIL TO: [recipient_email]
[Date]
[Employer Contact Name]
[Title]
[Company Legal Name]
[Company Address]
[City, State ZIP]
Re: Employment Discrimination Claim of [Client Full Name]
NEOC Charge No.: [If filed]
EEOC Charge No.: [If filed]
FOR SETTLEMENT PURPOSES — NEB. REV. STAT. § 27-408 MAY LIMIT SPECIFIED USES OF DISPUTED-CLAIM NEGOTIATIONS
Dear [Mr./Ms./Mx. Last Name]:
This firm represents [Client Full Name] ("our client") regarding [his/her/their] claims of unlawful employment discrimination against [Company Legal Name] ("[Company Short Name]" or "the Company").
I. LEGAL FRAMEWORK
A. Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act (NFEPA)
Nebraska prohibits employment discrimination under the NFEPA, Neb. Rev. Stat. Section 48-1101 et seq.
Protected Classes Under NFEPA (Section 48-1104):
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- Sex (including pregnancy)
- Disability
- Marital status
- National origin
- Military or veteran status (Section 48-1127)
Age discrimination is prohibited separately under the Nebraska Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. Section 48-1001 et seq. (unlawful practices, Section 48-1004), which protects individuals forty years of age and older (Section 48-1003; no upper age limit) and applies to employers with 20 or more employees.
B. Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws
| Statute | Protected Class | Citation |
|---|---|---|
| Title VII | Race, color, religion, sex, national origin | 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e et seq. |
| ADEA | Age (40+) | 29 U.S.C. Section 621 et seq. |
| ADA | Disability | 42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq. |
C. Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission (NEOC)
Administrative Exhaustion Required:
- Must file NEOC charge within 300 days
- NEOC has work-sharing agreement with EEOC
- 90 days to file suit after right-to-sue
II. FACTUAL BACKGROUND
[Client Full Name] was employed by [Company Short Name] from [Start Date] through [End Date / Present] as a [Job Title] in [City], Nebraska.
III. LEGAL CLAIMS
A. Violation of NFEPA (Section 48-1104)
[Company Short Name] violated the NFEPA by discriminating against our client based on [protected class].
Key NFEPA Provisions:
- Applies to employers with 15+ employees
- Administrative exhaustion required
- No punitive damages under state law
IV. DAMAGES
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Back Pay | $[Amount] |
| Lost Benefits | $[Amount] |
| Compensatory Damages | $[Amount] |
| Attorney's Fees | $[Amount] |
| TOTAL | $[Amount] |
V. SETTLEMENT DEMAND
We demand that [Company Short Name] pay $[Settlement Demand Amount] to resolve all claims.
VI. RESPONSE DEADLINE
Please respond within twenty-one (21) calendar days, no later than [Response Deadline Date].
Sincerely,
[Attorney Name]
[Title]
[Firm Name]
[Nebraska Bar No.]
NEBRASKA-SPECIFIC PRACTICE NOTES (Do Not Include in Final Letter)
Key Nebraska Considerations
☐ No Punitive Damages: NFEPA does not allow punitive damages
☐ Administrative Exhaustion: Required before court action
☐ Age Claims: Age is not covered by NFEPA; it is protected under the separate Nebraska Age Discrimination in Employment Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. Section 48-1001 et seq.), covering individuals 40 and older (Section 48-1003; no upper age limit) and employers with 20+ employees
☐ Marital Status Protected: Included in NFEPA
Statute of Limitations Reference
| Claim | Deadline | Citation |
|---|---|---|
| NEOC Charge | 300 days | Neb. Rev. Stat. Section 48-1118 |
| Suit after right-to-sue | 90 days | Neb. Rev. Stat. Section 48-1120.01 |
| EEOC (deferral state) | 300 days | 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-5(e) |
About this template
- Last updated
- September 24, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Nebraska
- Category
- Demand Letters
A demand letter is a formal written request to fix a problem or pay what is owed, sent before anyone files a lawsuit. It gives the other side a real chance to settle, creates a record of your attempt to resolve things, and in many cases (unpaid debts, insurance claims, broken contracts) starts a legally required response window. A well-written demand letter lays out what happened, what you want, and a deadline to act, which is often enough to get results without ever going to court.
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