NAVIGATING THE “COMING AND GOING” RULE IN IOWA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Sep 25, 2024 | BLOG, IOWA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

In Iowa, the “coming and going” rule traditionally holds that injuries sustained by employees while traveling to and from work are not compensable under workers’ compensation.  This rule is grounded in the principle that the commute to and from the workplace is not considered to be within the course of employment or arising out of […]

NAVIGATING THE “COMING AND GOING” RULE IN NEBRASKA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Sep 24, 2024 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Under Nebraska workers’ compensation law, the traditional “coming and going” rule holds that injuries sustained by employees while traveling to and from work are generally not compensable.  This rule is based on the idea that the commute itself is not considered to arise out of or to be in the course of employment.  Despite this […]

KIDS’ CHANCE OF NEBRASKA: EMPOWERING FUTURES THROUGH EDUCATION

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Sep 23, 2024 | BLOG, FIRM NEWS, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Kids’ Chance of Nebraska (KCNE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing scholarships to the children of workers who have been seriously or fatally injured on the job. Their mission is to ensure that kids affected by these life-altering tragedies have the opportunity to pursue higher education, helping to alleviate the financial strain that can […]

BAYLOR EVNEN WOLFE & TANNEHILL, LLP: PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION OF NEBRASKA (WCAN)

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Aug 26, 2024 | BLOG, FIRM NEWS, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP is delighted to announce our continued support for the Workers’ Compensation Association of Nebraska (WCAN). WCAN is dedicated to advancing the practice of workers’ compensation law, providing valuable resources, education, and networking opportunities for professionals within the field. Our firm is proud to contribute to this mission through various […]

IOWA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION RATE INCREASES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Jul 15, 2024 | BLOG, IOWA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Effective July 1, 2024, the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Statewide Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) will rise to $1,137.20. The minimum and maximum weekly workers’ compensation rates are calculated using the SAWW. This is an increase from the previous year’s rate of $1,099.55. Additionally, effective July 1, 2024, the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Maximum Weekly Rate for TTD, […]

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COURT DECISION PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR FIRST RESPONDER PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY CLAIMS

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Jun 28, 2024 | BLOG, NEBRASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

The recent ruling by the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court in Gosch v. City of Papillion examined the extraordinary and unusual standard set forth in a statute governing psychological injury claims among first responders.  This marks the first time the court has addressed the issue since the statute’s implementation in 2010. In Nebraska, workers’ compensation claims […]