NAVIGATING INJURIES CAUSED BY HORSEPLAY IN THE WORKPLACE IN NEBRASKA

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 […]

2026 IOWA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

by Baylor Evnen, LLP | Feb 26, 2026 | BLOG, IOWA WORKERS' COMPENSATION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

H.F. 450 (Senate companion bill listed as S.F. 454) – A bill relating to the standards for determination of loss or permanent impairment for purposes of PPD, including applicability provisions. Explanation: Under the current structure, determinations of the extent of loss or percentage of permanent impairment for purposes of PPD use the AMA guides. This […]

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 […]