Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court Publishes New Maximum Benefit Rate
The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court has released the new maximum weekly income benefit cap under § 48-121.01. For all work-related injuries and illnesses occurring after January 1, 2019, the maximum compensation rate will be $855.00. This amount equals 100...
Baylor Evnen Attorneys Present at Nebraska Safety Council
Recently, Nebraska Workers’ Compensation attorneys from Baylor Evnen Jen Caswell, Paul Barta, Eric Sutton, and Jenna Christensen presented at the Nebraska Safety Council’s 2018 Seminar. These Baylor Evnen...
Refresher – Compensability of Emotional and Psychological Injuries in Iowa
In Iowa, the term “injury” is broadly defined which allows injured employees to receive compensation for psychological as well as physical impairments. Dunlavey v. Economy Fire & Casualty Co., 526...
Refresher – Terminating Or Demoting an Employee With a Potential Worker’s Compensation Claim
In Nebraska, an employee who is discharged in retaliation for asserting rights under the Workers’ Compensation Act can bring a separate cause of action against the employer. Jackson v. Morris...