NEBRASKA’S MAXIMUM WEEKLY BENEFIT RATE TO INCREASE TO $983.00

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Nov 19, 2021 | BLOG, FIRM NEWS, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

For work-related injuries and illnesses that occur on or after January 1, 2022 the new maximum weekly benefit rate under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act will increase to $983.00. The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court announced the change on November 17, 2021. The new rate equates to 100 percent of the state wide average weekly wage, […]

COVID-19 UPDATE: OSHA ISSUES ETS REQUIRING EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR WEEKLY TESTING

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Nov 4, 2021 | BLOG, EMPLOYMENT, FIRM NEWS

This morning, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its emergency temporary standard (ETS) requiring businesses with 100 or more employees to develop, implement, and enforce a mandate requiring employees to either get vaccinated or to produce a weekly COVID-19 test and wear a face covering at work in lieu of vaccination. A Fact […]

OSHA ISSUES UPDATED COVID-19 WORKPLACE GUIDANCE

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Jun 11, 2021 | BLOG, EMPLOYMENT, FIRM NEWS

Today, OSHA provided much-anticipated COVID-19 guidance for multiple workplace environments that will help employers create policies and procedures as they continue to operate and/or reopen their businesses and offices.  OSHA provided guidance specific to three settings:  (1) an emergency temporary standard for healthcare settings; (2) guidance for employers outside the healthcare setting; and (3) additional […]

OSHA REVERSES COURSE ON RECORDING ADVERSE VACCINE REACTIONS

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | May 25, 2021 | BLOG, EMPLOYMENT, FIRM NEWS

On April 20, 2021, OSHA provided guidance stating that if an employer requires a vaccination as a condition of employment, the employer must record an employee’s adverse reaction to the vaccination in their OSHA 300 workplace illness logs if the employee’s reaction is “a new case” and results in: (a) an absence from work of […]

CDC GUIDANCE FOR FULLY VACCINATED INDIVIDUALS: CONSIDERATIONS FOR EMPLOYERS

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | May 19, 2021 | BLOG, EMPLOYMENT, FIRM NEWS

The CDC updated its Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People in non-healthcare settings on May 13, 2021. The update relaxes guidance related to face coverings for fully vaccinated people in a number of circumstances. It states that fully vaccinated people “no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance in any setting, […]

EMPLOYMENT LAW FORUM WEBINAR

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Feb 5, 2021 | FIRM NEWS

Join Baylor Evnen’s employment attorneys for a virtual discussion of legal developments and opportunities to strengthen your workplace as we look ahead into 2021 and beyond. Vaccines at Work: Considerations for Employers Torrey Gerdes & Desiree Wills The FDA’s approval of coronavirus vaccines offers hope that 2021 may deliver a return to a more “normal” […]