Fidelity Bond Coverage

• - The bond protects the employer against loss caused by fraudulent or dishonest employee acts of theft, forgery, and embezzlement
• - Bonds are issued in $5,000 increments (up to $25,000) with 6 months coverage at no cost to the employer with no deductible
• - The employer can request for extension of coverage (additional 6 months coverage at no cost) if no claim has been made against the initial policy
• - Does not cover liability due to poor workmanship, performance, job injuries, or other work accidents

Eligible Individual / Employee 

• - Individuals with a previous misdemeanor or felony conviction
• - Individuals recovering from substance abuse (opioid, other drug addictions)
• - Be authorized to work in the U.S. and of legal working age (applicable to the position)
• - Be a new hire or recipient of a promotion with the employer seeking the bond
• - Self-employed, 1099 independent contractors, or the owner/principal of a business are NOT ELIGIBLE for bonding coverage

Employer Eligibility 

• - Employer must be located and / or operating in Nebraska
• - Be in good standing with the Nebraska Secretary of State
• - Have an active account in NEworks (preferred)
• - Full or part-time employment offered (W-2 paid wages, with taxes withheld)
• - Provide the individual with a firm job offer (new employment or promotion) with a set start date.
• - Sole proprietor employers must complete the U.S. Citizenship Attestation Form

How to Apply