Compliance Corner When it comes to lump sum settlements in the Cornhusker State, what has to happen before the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court approves such a settlement? And what are the rules that go along […]

What Do You Think? Employers face numerous legal risks when responding to an employee who mentions that he has a disability. One of those risks is that supervisors will respond with negative comments that could […]

Do You Know the Rule? When it comes to privacy in filings in Nebraska, how much do you know? We have the info. The following privacy rules apply to all filings and correspondence received by […]

Case File A medical expert's conclusion based on a "reasonable degree of medical certainty" was enough to establish a causal link between a worker's using a required N95 mask on the job and her respiratory […]

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Omaha, NE (WorkersCompensation.com) – In Nebraska, an ordinary disease of life that everyone is exposed to, such as the flu, is generally not a compensable occupational disease. But what if the disease goes from being […]

Lincoln, NE (WorkersCompensation.com) -- When someone needs an interpreter as part of a workers' compensation proceeding in Nebraska, how does the court make it happen? The chart below spells out the steps involved in securing […]

Omaha, NE (WorkersCompensation.com) -- The topic of active shooter training can be emotionally and psychologically difficult for many workers, but what happens if an employee experiences an injury that during such a training and attempts […]