WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FIRST REPORT OF INJURY BILL PASSES PROVIDING PROTECTION FOR INJURED WORKERS

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Apr 15, 2026 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Recently, the Nebraska Legislature passed LB 455, introduced by Senator Bob Hallstrom (Syracuse) on Friday. In a change from past practice, LB 455 requires the Workers’ Compensation Court to withhold workers’ compensation first reports of injury from disclosure to the public. An agreement was reached to advance the bill with an amendment to establish the […]

NAVIGATING INJURIES CAUSED BY HORSEPLAY IN THE WORKPLACE

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Mar 31, 2026 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

In Nebraska, a claimant must prove that an injury arose out of and occurred in the course of employment. When the injury is caused by horseplay, this may remove the injury from compensability because horseplay is a deviation from an employee’s typical work duties. The determining factor in this situation is how far of a […]

NEBRASKA’S MAXIMUM WEEKLY BENEFIT RATE TO INCREASE TO $1,166.00

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Dec 2, 2025 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court has announced that the maximum weekly income benefit under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act will increase to $1,166.00 for work-related injuries and illnesses occurring on or after January 1, 2026. The previous maximum rate of $1,130.00 is still applicable to injuries and illnesses that occurred on or between January 1, […]

NEBRASKA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – 2025 SESSION RECAP

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Jun 16, 2025 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

The first session of the 109th Legislature recently adjourned. There were a number of bills introduced that dealt with the workers’ compensation system in Nebraska. LB 313, introduced by Senator Ibach (Sumner), dealt with subrogation and would modify the current standard for payment of judgments or settlements from a “fair and equitable distribution of the […]

2025 NEBRASKA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BURIAL BENEFIT INCREASE

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Jun 2, 2025 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

As of July 1, 2025, the burial benefit under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act is set to increase to $11,900.00. This benefit applies upon the death of an employee resulting from personal injuries as defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-151. The burial benefit is adjusted annually by the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court. A chart […]

NAVIGATING WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: BAYLOR EVNEN HOSTS SEMINAR AT THE OMAHA ZOO!

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Mar 11, 2025 | BLOG, FIRM NEWS, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Join us for a unique and engaging seminar “Navigating the Legal Jungle: Defending Nebraska Claims with Strategy and Precision” at the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium and Conference Center inside the Henry Doorly Zoo, where industry expertise meets an unforgettable experience! We’re excited to partner with OrthoNebraska to bring you the latest legal and medical […]