NEW RULES FOR LUMP SUM SETTLEMENT APPLICATIONS IN NEBRASKA

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Jul 2, 2021 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

On June 25, 2021, the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court adopted amendments to Rules 47, 64, 65, and Addendum 2. These changes will go into effect immediately. Some of the rule changes are minor, like updates to the rule regarding Court appointed Independent Medical Examiners. Others are more significant. Probably one of the most significant changes […]

COVID-19: IOWA COMMISSIONER JOSEPH CORTESE POSTPONES IN-PERSON HEARINGS UNTIL OCTOBER 29, 2021

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Jul 1, 2021 | BLOG, IOWA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

On June 28, 2021, Workers’ Compensation Commissioner Joseph Cortese extended the postponement of in-person hearings by the commission from July 24, 2021 to October 29, 2021. This is the same order that has been in effect in Iowa since March 16, 2020. As part of the order, all in-person hearings scheduled to take place between […]

UPDATE | 2021 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LEGISLATION

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Jun 16, 2021 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Before the Nebraska legislature adjourned the 2021 session, it gave final approval of, and the Governor signed into law, LB 256 and LB 407. As you may recall, LB 256, introduced by Senator Matt Hansen, provides that a release may be used to finalize an agreement to resolve all issues other than future medical where […]

IOWA COURT OF APPEALS CLARIFIES “ODD-LOT DOCTRINE”

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Jun 14, 2021 | BLOG, IOWA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

The Court of Appeals of Iowa recently affirmed a decision from the Commission about an employee who argued she was entitled to permanent total disability from a work related injury. In Drahozal v. American Airlines, the employee argued that she fell under the Odd-Lot Doctrine, but the court found this not to be true, because […]

OSHA ISSUES UPDATED COVID-19 WORKPLACE GUIDANCE

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Jun 11, 2021 | BLOG, EMPLOYMENT, FIRM NEWS

Today, OSHA provided much-anticipated COVID-19 guidance for multiple workplace environments that will help employers create policies and procedures as they continue to operate and/or reopen their businesses and offices.  OSHA provided guidance specific to three settings:  (1) an emergency temporary standard for healthcare settings; (2) guidance for employers outside the healthcare setting; and (3) additional […]