Defining Employer Under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act
The first determination that must be made in a workers’ compensation claim is whether there is an employment relationship. To establish an employment relationship there must be (1) an employer, (2) an...
Iowa Senate Confirms new Iowa Workers Compensation Commissioner
Following an appointment by Governor Terry Branstad, Joseph Cortese has been confirmed by the Iowa Senate as the next Iowa Workers Compensation Commissioner by a vote of 42-8. Cortese will have a six...
Mileage Reimbursement Rate Change
Under ICA § 85.27, there are circumstances where mileage will be reimbursed for travel for medical treatment. Please be aware that on July 1, 2015, the medical mileage reimbursement rate will be changing to $0.575. This is up from $0.56 that will remain in effect...
Refresher on Survivor Benefits in Iowa Workers Compensation
Unfortunately, there are times where a work accident results in the death of an employee. In those situations, assuming the accident was work related, ICA § 85.31 and its subsequent sections detail what...