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SeanN:
Here's my problem.

When I got my new job I was really happy because they have no anti-gun postings and have nothing up that states they prohibit concealed carry.

However, on my 2nd day I was going through orientation and they required me to sign the employee agreement which clearly says no firearms allowed in the building. That is fine and within their rights.

The kicker though, is that it also says that no firearms are allowed in employee vehicles either. It specifically says employee-owned vehicles, and not just company vehicles.

I know that I'm covered by Nebraska law to be able to leave my concealed carry weapon in my vehicle regardless of any no weapons signs on any buildings or in the parking lot.

However, since I've now signed this employee agreement, am I no longer protected by the law? Does this somehow supercede the law?

Thanks for reading and I appreciate any advice.

bkoenig:
I believe that while you wouldn't be breaking state law you could still be terminated for breaking company policy.  My previous employer had the same rule. 

Roper:
Our company had the same policy until a few years ago when our state law changed regarding concealed weapons being stored in a personal vehicle.  I pointed out that the company policy was in conflict w/ NE state law as well as laws in other states where we have employees.  We changed our policy to allow employees to have firearms in our private vehicles.  We also changed our policy to allow firearms in our company vehicles if the person is legally able to have a firearm.  Lots of hunters in the company:)

Chris Z:
Understand that an employer in Nebraska can terminate you at any time without having a reason.

They can have the policies all they want, you are not breaking the law.

You don't need to tell them anything, I WOULD NEVER VOLUNTEER ANY INFO, and I WOULD NOT CONSENT TO ANY SEARCHES

bkoenig:
I have to say I love my current job.  I walked into the boss' office my first week and he pulled open his desk drawer to show me the new Kimber he just bought. :D

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