IOWA SUPREME COURT ADDRESSES SHOULDER IMPAIRMENT IN KOELLER AND KLEIN
In Koeller v. Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation and Klein v. Whirlpool Corporation, the Iowa Supreme Court held that interpretation of the 5th Edition of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (“the Guides”) is a question of law for the...
Baylor Evnen Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
Baylor Evnen is proud to announce that six attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Best Lawyers® is an elite global network of legal professionals recognized through...
THE TEACHER EXCEPTION FOR CALCULATING AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE IN IOWA
Although sometimes overlooked, calculating the average weekly wage of an employee can involve a complex process. One of the most common exceptions to the general rules for calculating an average weekly wage is for teachers or para-educators who defer a portion of...
NAVIGATING THE COMPENSABILITY OF INJURIES THAT OCCUR AT SOCIAL OR RECREATIONAL EVENTS
In Nebraska, injuries that occur during an employer-sponsored recreational or social event are potentially compensable even though they are not part of an employee’s typical work duties. Whether or not these activities are “in the course of” employment is the key...