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, […]

CELEBRATING COLLABORATION, LEARNING, AND GIVING BACK IN NEBRASKA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Nov 5, 2025 | BLOG, FIRM NEWS, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

At the end of October, our Workers’ Compensation team had the privilege of participating in a full slate of events centered on professional growth, connection, and community impact. From educational sessions to charitable giving, it was a memorable few days highlighting the best of Nebraska’s workers’ compensation community. We began the week by hosting a […]

IOWA SUPREME COURT: FUNCTIONAL IMPAIRMENT APPLIES DESPITE EMPLOYEE RESIGNATION

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Oct 7, 2025 | BLOG, IOWA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

The Iowa Supreme Court has clarified an issue in workers’ compensation law: if an injured worker returns to work with the same employer and earns the same or greater wages than before their injury—and then subsequently resigns—their compensation is limited to functional impairment—not loss of earning capacity. In Den Hartog Industries v. Dungan, decided on […]

Golf with Purpose: Supporting Scholarships for Nebraska Kids

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Sep 10, 2025 | FIRM NEWS, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

On Thursday, September 18, 2025, Kids’ Chance of Nebraska will host its 12th Annual Golf Outing at Iron Horse Golf Club in Ashland. More than just a day on the course, the four-person scramble raises funds for college scholarships supporting children whose parents or guardians were injured or killed in workplace accidents. Registration begins at […]

Professional Spotlight: Mikayla Hoffmann Featured in May/June NSBA Magazine

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Jun 17, 2025 | BLOG, FIRM NEWS, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

We are delighted to announce that our attorney, Mikayla L. Hoffmann, is featured on page 54 of the current Nebraska State Bar Association Magazine (May/June 2025 issue). The Q&A not only highlights Mikayla’s recent achievements but also provides insight into her background and professional focus. In tandem with this recognition, Mikayla has also accepted a seat […]

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 […]