“One Year Rule” – Further Guidance about Workplace Injuries Given to Employers by the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court
Last month, the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court ruled in Washington v. Spracklin, Doc. 212 No. 1461 (2013), a back condition is normally considered recurrent and not compensable “if the plaintiff...
Longer Review Period Expected for Submitted Settlement Applications Before the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Commission
Recently, the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Commissioner notified members of the Iowa State Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Section of a change in the review process for settlement documents....
Provision of Medical Benefits Under the Iowa Workers’ Compensation System
Under Iowa Code §85.27, an employer is liable for all reasonable surgical, medical and hospital services arising out of a work-related injury which will hasten the employee’s restoration to health or...
Smart Business Practices? Terminating An Employee Who May Have a Claim Under Nebraska’s Workers’ Compensation Act.
An employer may terminate an employee who claims they are entitled to benefits under Nebraska’s workers’ compensation laws, but the employer must have a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for the...