Public Hearing and Public Meeting: December 30, 2024

The notice, agenda, and draft proposed amended rules for a December 30, 2024 public hearing and public meeting are available for viewing or downloading (https://www.newcc.gov/home/public-hearings-and-public-meetings). This web page also includes a link to view a live video stream of the public hearing and public meeting on the day of the events.

Nebraska Supreme Court adopts amendments to Nebraska Court Rules of Discovery in Civil Cases

On November 13, 2024, the Nebraska Supreme Court adopted rule amendments to Neb. Ct. R. Disc. § 6-326 through § 6-337 governing discovery. The adopted amendments are effective January 1, 2025 for all Nebraska trial courts, including the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court. The specific amendments to these rules can be reviewed on the Nebraska Supreme Court website (https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/rule_amendments/6-326to6-337andCommentsAmds.pdf).

Bureau of Labor Statistics Survey and Census Data for 2022

News releases regarding the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Nebraska Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses and Nebraska Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries for 2022 are now available. For more information, please visit our website to view the 2022 BLS injury survey and fatality census data for Nebraska. Any employer selected to report data for the BLS injury survey and fatality census may contact us with questions. General questions from the public are also welcomed.

NEWS RELEASE: Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Maximum Weekly Income Benefit To Increase

Effective January 1, 2025, the maximum weekly income benefit under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act will increase to $1,130.00. This amount applies to work-related injuries and illnesses occurring on or after January 1, 2025 (https://www.newcc.gov/home/court-news/2024-07-news).

Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2024

Our 82nd Annual Report features activities of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court in Fiscal Year 2024 (https://www.newcc.gov/resources/court-forms-and-publications/annual-reports/fy-2024-annual-report).

Career Opportunity: Assistant Clerk [UPDATE: Position Closed]

The closing date for this position is November 11, 2024 (https://www.newcc.gov/home/career-opportunities). 

Decision Summaries, FY 2024

Summaries of Nebraska Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Decisions on Workers’ Compensation Cases for fiscal year 2024 are available on our website (https://www.newcc.gov/service-providers/attorneys/appellate-court-decisions).

Nebraska Legal Link Access Kiosk (NELLAK) Web Portal

The Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court has developed the Nebraska Legal Link Access Kiosk (NELLAK) web portal (https://nellak.newcc.gov/) to improve access to the court, create efficiencies, and share educational resources. 

Select this link to view the news release.

Career Opportunity: IT Infrastructure Support Analyst / Senior [UPDATE: POSITION IS CLOSED]

 The closing date for this position is August 16, 2024 (https://www.newcc.gov/home/career-opportunities).

DRG Reporting Web Application Now Available

The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court has activated its web-based data entry application for Diagnostic Related Group (DRG) reports. Hospitals and payors may report for themselves, or they may allow a third party to report for them (https://www.newcc.gov/service-providers/medical-providers/drg-reporting).