COVID-19 UPDATE FROM BAYLOR EVNEN: FAMILY FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT SUMMARY AND EMPLOYER CONSIDERATIONS

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Mar 20, 2020 | BLOG, EMPLOYMENT, FIRM NEWS

We know many of our clients have been responding to the rapidly-evolving circumstances created by COVID-19. We have appreciated the opportunity to partner with many of you in addressing your organization’s response to this pandemic and issues such as remote work considerations, restricting business travel, potential employee leave, and other matters necessary to navigate these […]

IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS ON LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IN IOWA

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Mar 18, 2020 | BLOG, IOWA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Iowa Workers’ Compensation Commission issued an Order noting that for any in person hearings scheduled between March 18, 2020 through “at least” June 16, 2020, the same shall be done telephonically and no longer in person. Essentially, in an effort to prevent contact, the Commission has indicated that the hearings during this period will all […]

COVID-19 UPDATE FROM BAYLOR EVNEN

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Mar 13, 2020 | BLOG, FIRM NEWS

With the rapidly changing circumstances due to the coronavirus, we are attentive to the concerns on the minds of many of our clients.  While we are hopeful that the virus does not continue to intensify, we are taking all steps we can to ensure business continuity for Baylor Evnen and to ensure ongoing service of […]

DELEGATED DECISIONS ARE STILL FINAL AGENCY ORDERS

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Mar 10, 2020 | IOWA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Recently, the Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that a decision made by a Deputy, when delegated by the Commissioner, has the effect of a Final Decision, even if not endorsed by the Commissioner. In Harrod, a hearing was first held before a deputy commissioner pursuant to Section 17A.15(3). The case was then appealed to the […]

BAYLOR EVNEN ATTORNEYS TO SPEAK AT NEBRASKA’S WOMEN LEAD 2020 CONFERENCE

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Feb 26, 2020 | FIRM NEWS

Baylor Evnen attorneys Emily Motto and Kate Martz were invited to speak at the University of Nebraska’s Women Lead 2020 Conference. This conference is a partnership between the College of Business and College of Law and will feature women in law, business, government, and philanthropy. Emily and Kate will speak about the Shine Theory, how […]