Iowa Workers’ Compensation Reform Act Amends Entitlement to and Assessment of Industrial Disability/Loss of Earning Capacity
One of the additional changes under the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Reform Act affects the application and determination of industrial disability. Previously, any employee with an injury to the body as a...
Pending Changes for Shoulder Injuries under Iowa Workers’ Compensation Law
As you’re likely aware, in April the Iowa State Senate enacted a comprehensive Workers’ Compensation Reform Bill. We will be periodically updating this blog to detail highlights of certain sections....
IOWA REFRESHER: INJURED WORKERS 65 OR OLDER ON DATE OF INJURY ENTITLED TO ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION
During tax season, everyone is looking to maximize their tax deductions. As a refresher, pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code, you are allowed an additional tax deduction if you are not itemizing and...
Governor Branstad Signs Workers’ Compensation Reform Bill into Law
On March 30, 2017, Governor Branstad signed into law the Workers’ Compensation Reform Bill passed by the Iowa House of Representatives and State Senate. Over the next few weeks, Baylor Evnen attorneys...