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...
Annual Statistical Report Published in the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court
Each year, the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court publishes a statistical report for injuries in the last 10 years. The statistical report summarizes the information reported by employers and insurers...
Refreshers on Treatment of Non-Typical Employees under Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Law
Occasionally, we will receive questions regarding who actually constitutes an “employee” pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-115. Often times, these questions will be directed towards...