BAYLOR EVNEN SPONSORS NEBRASKA SAFETY COUNCIL CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Oct 4, 2019 | News

Baylor Evnen is one of many supporters and sponsors of the Nebraska Safety Council Conference and Trade Show occurring on October 16, 2019 at the Holthaus Convention Center in Sutton, Nebraska. Attorney Paul Barta is a board member of the Nebraska Safety Council – an organization dedicated to educating employers and the public on safe […]

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON – GUEST SPEAKERS FROM BAYLOR EVNEN, LLP

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Sep 16, 2019 | News

On September 18, 2019, Baylor Evnen attorneys Dallas Jones and Jenna Christensen will be speaking at the Workers’ Compensation Association of Nebraska luncheon regarding the “Trends in the Trial Courts—The Lessons to be Learned from Trial Court Decisions”. While keeping close tabs on the decisions of appellate courts is essential to ensuring claims are handled […]

CHANGES TO NEBRASKA LAW REGARDING DEBT COLLECTION DURING WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ACTION

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Aug 28, 2019 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Changes to Nebraska Workers Compensation Act come into effect on September 1, 2019. In the last session, the Nebraska Legislature adopted Nebraska Revised Statute § 48-148.02 governing debt collection and workers’ compensation. This bill was supported by the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys. The new law prevents collection by any “provider of services, supplier of […]

DOL: PARENTS CAN USE INTERMITTENT FMLA LEAVE TO ATTEND IEP MEETINGS

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Aug 13, 2019 | BLOG, LITIGATION & PROFESSIONAL DEFENSE

The DOL issued an opinion letter on August 8, 2019 stating that where a child has a serious health condition as defined under the FMLA and an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) associated with that condition, a parent can utilize intermittent FMLA leave to attend IEP meetings addressing the educational and special medical needs of the […]

DOL: TRUCK DRIVERS DO NOT NEED TO BE PAID FOR OFF-DUTY TIME IN SLEEPER BERTH

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Aug 12, 2019 | BLOG, LITIGATION & PROFESSIONAL DEFENSE

The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division issued new guidance on July 22, 2019 addressing whether employers have to pay truck drivers for time spent sleeping in a truck’s sleeper berth.  The new guidance modifies previous guidance. Pursuant to FLSA regulations, an employee’s sleeping time is compensable if the employer allows the employee […]