“An [un]compromise settlement: when the agreement signed is different than the terms of the parties’ original agreement.”
What happens when you reach a compromise settlement and the written agreement offers different terms than the settlement and is mistakenly approved by the workers’ compensation commissioner? The Iowa...
Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court Releases the 75th Annual Report
Recently, the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court released its 75th Annual Report for the fiscal year of 2017. In this it provided updates regarding general filing statistics. The complete report can be...
Nebraska Court of Appeals Elaborates on When a Relocated Employee’s New Post Accident Domicile Will Not Be Considered the “Hub” for Purposes of Assessment of Loss of Earning Capacity
Recently, in a common sense decision, the Nebraska Court of Appeals elaborated when a relocated employee’s “hub” for purposes of loss of earning capacity assessment will be the location of employment at...
Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Maximum Income Benefit Increases to $831.00 Per Week
In a news release for the State of Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court, effective January 1, 2018, the maximum weekly income benefit under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act will increase to...