MICAH C. HAWKER BOEHNKE BECOMES LICENSED ATTORNEY IN SOUTH DAKOTA TO DEFEND EMPLOYERS IN WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CASES
Micah C. Hawker Boehnke has officially become a licensed attorney in South Dakota, with a focus on defending employers in workers’ compensation matters. Specializing in helping businesses and insurers navigate the complexities of workers’ compensation law, Micah is...
NEBRASKA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE RISES ON JANUARY 1, 2025
Effective January 1, 2025, the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Mileage Reimbursement Rate rose to 70 cents per mile for travel related to medical treatment or participation in an approved vocational rehabilitation plan. The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court...
IOWA COURT OF APPEALS’ OPINION ADDRESSES IMPACT OF FMLA LEAVE ON AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE CALCULATION
Recently, in Hermanstorfer v. Lennox Industries, Inc., the Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that an employee’s reduced hours due to taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in the 13 weeks leading up to a work injury should not be included in the...
NEBRASKA’S MAXIMUM WEEKLY BENEFIT RATE TO INCREASE TO $1,130.00
For work-related injuries and illnesses that occur on or after January 1, 2025, the new maximum weekly benefit rate under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act will increase to $1,130.00. The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court announced the change on November 19,...