DIVISION REJECTS COVID-19 BENEFITS FOR ESSENTIAL WORKER

In Collins v. Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority, the Workers’ Compensation Commissioner determined that an essential worker’s claim for benefits arising out of the contraction of COVID-19 and ensuing complications was not compensable based on a lack of convincing evidence.  The claimant worked at a customer service booth and regularly handled cash from bus […]

IOWA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION RATE INCREASES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023

Effective July 1, 2023, the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Statewide Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) will rise to $1,099.55. The minimum and maximum weekly workers’ compensation rates are calculated using the SAWW. This is an increase from the previous year’s rate of $1,040.56. Additionally, effective July 1, 2023, the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Maximum Weekly Rate for TTD, […]

NEW RULES FOR LUMP SUM SETTLEMENT APPLICATIONS IN NEBRASKA

As a reminder, on December 29, 2022, the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court adopted amendments to Rules 47, 63, and Addendum 2. These changes went into effect immediately. Certain changes, such as updates to the rule regarding Independent Medical Examiners, were minor. Other changes were more significant. One of the most significant changes affected Lump Sum […]

UPDATED AS OF JUNE 9 | 2023 NEBRASKA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Each year, Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP actively monitors and reports regarding workers’ compensation legislation that impacts our clients throughout the legislative session. Since our last Legislative Update, the 2023 Session concluded and was formally adjourned at 4:30pm on Thursday, June 1. While only 56 bills were sent to the Governor this session, amendments […]
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