BAYLOR EVNEN PROUDLY SPONSORS THE 2025 NWCEF ANNUAL EDUCATION SEMINAR

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Mar 3, 2025 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

On Friday, February 28, 2025, Nebraskans for Workers’ Compensation Equity and Fairness (NWCEF) hosted its annual education seminar, bringing together industry professionals to discuss key issues affecting employers and insurers in the evolving landscape of workers’ compensation. Baylor Evnen was honored to sponsor this important event and have several of our attorneys contribute their expertise […]

WC ATTORNEYS DALLAS JONES & MIKAYLA HOFFMANN PRESENT AT WCAN LUNCHEON

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Feb 20, 2025 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Attorneys Dallas Jones and Mikayla Hoffmann presented at the Workers’ Compensation Association of Nebraska (WCAN) lunch and learn on February 19, 2025. The presentation titled, “2025 Legislative Bills Impacting Nebraska Workers’ Compensation” covered LB 313: Subrogation, LB 361: Discrimination/Retaliation/Exclusive Remedy, FEPA, LB 397: Safety Committees & Policy Cancellation, LB 400: Cancer in Firefighters, LB 455: […]

NEBRASKA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE RISES ON JANUARY 1, 2025

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Jan 1, 2025 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

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 announced this on December 23, 2024. This rate jumped from the previous increase on January 1, 2024, when the […]

NEBRASKA’S MAXIMUM WEEKLY BENEFIT RATE TO INCREASE TO $1,130.00

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Nov 30, 2024 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

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, 2024. The new rate equates to 100 percent of the state-wide average weekly wage, rounded […]

KIDS’ CHANCE IS SOLICITING SCHOLARSHIP REFERRALS FOR CHILDREN OF INJURED WORKERS

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Nov 19, 2024 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Baylor Evnen is proud to support Kids’ Chance of Nebraska, a charity dedicated to providing scholarships for higher education to children of workers who have been seriously injured on the job. These scholarships help ensure that these children have the opportunity to pursue their academic dreams and build a brighter future. Our very own Tom […]

IMPLICATIONS OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA INITIATIVE 437 ON NEBRASKA’S WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SYSTEM

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Oct 21, 2024 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

On the ballot for the November 5, 2024 election is Initiative 437, a measure aimed at legalizing medical marijuana in Nebraska. This initiative, if passed, would create a legal framework for the medical use of cannabis. While the focus of Initiative 437 is on providing access to medical marijuana for individuals with qualifying conditions, this […]