NAVIGATING THE “COMING AND GOING” RULE IN NEBRASKA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Under Nebraska workers' compensation law, the traditional "coming and going" rule holds that injuries sustained by employees while traveling to and from work are generally not compensable. This rule is based on the idea that the commute itself is not considered to...
KIDS’ CHANCE OF NEBRASKA: EMPOWERING FUTURES THROUGH EDUCATION
Kids' Chance of Nebraska (KCNE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing scholarships to the children of workers who have been seriously or fatally injured on the job. Their mission is to ensure that kids affected by these life-altering tragedies have the...
BAYLOR EVNEN WOLFE & TANNEHILL, LLP: PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION OF NEBRASKA (WCAN)
Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP is delighted to announce our continued support for the Workers' Compensation Association of Nebraska (WCAN). WCAN is dedicated to advancing the practice of workers' compensation law, providing valuable resources, education, and...
IOWA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION RATE INCREASES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024
Effective July 1, 2024, the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Statewide Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) will rise to $1,137.20. The minimum and maximum weekly workers’ compensation rates are calculated using the SAWW. This is an increase from the previous year’s rate of...