COVID-19: IOWA COMMISSIONER JOSEPH CORTESE POSTPONES IN PERSON HEARINGS UNTIL MARCH 19, 2021
On October 12, 2020, Workers’ Compensation Commissioner Joseph Cortese extended the postponement of in-person hearings by the commission from November 21, 2020 to March 19, 2021. This order was expected and is a continuation of the previous order issued by the...
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2021, THE NEBRASKA MAXIMUM WEEKLY INCOME BENEFIT WILL BE $914.00
On January 1, 2021, the maximum weekly income benefit rate under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act will increase to $914.00. This amount will apply to work-related injuries and illnesses occurring on or after January 1, 2021. The new figure, $914.00, represents...
IMPACT OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 13950 ON CONTRACTOR DIVERSITY TRAINING
On September 22, 2020, President Trump issued Executive Order 13950, Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping. The EO aims to “promote unity in the Federal workplace, and combat offensive and anti-American race and sex stereotyping and scapegoating.” The EO covers federal...
NEBRASKA EMPLOYEE VOTING AND ELECTION WORKER LEAVE RIGHTS
With Election Day just around the corner, it is important to understand a Nebraska employee’s right to take leave to vote or serve as an election officer. This election year may prove to be an interesting one for employees who vote in person on Election Day. Long...