Nebraska Supreme Court Addresses “Nonresident Employers” Jurisdictional Question in Hassan v. Trident Seafoods, 302 Neb. 44 (2019)

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Jan 28, 2019 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Recently, in the case of Hassan v. Trident Seafoods, the Nebraska Supreme Court affirmed dismissal of an injured employee’s petition on the basis that the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court had no jurisdiction over the “nonresident” employer who did not “perform work” in Nebraska. In Nebraska, employers subject to the Nebraska’ Workers’ Compensation Act under § […]

2019 Changes in Nebraska Mileage Reimbursement Rate and Amendments to Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court Rules including Fee Schedule

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Jan 23, 2019 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Recently, the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court adopted new mileage reimbursement rates.  Effective January 1, 2019 the mileage rate will become $.58 per mile to travel to seek medical treatment or while participating in a vocational rehabilitation plan. Further, the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court recently adopted various rule changes.  These rule changes affect fee schedules, information […]

Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court Publishes New Maximum Benefit Rate

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Nov 27, 2018 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court has released the new maximum weekly income benefit cap under § 48-121.01. For all work-related injuries and illnesses occurring after January 1, 2019, the maximum compensation rate will be $855.00.  This amount equals 100 percent of the state average weekly wage as determined by the Administrator of the Nebraska Workers’ […]