Wednesday, August 11, 2021

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER: May 25, 2021 Administrative Order rescinded; mask guidance provided for appearances in the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court

 Select this link to read the Administrative Order issued 08/11/2021.

  • The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court will follow and comply with the terms of the Administrative Order of the Supreme Court of Nebraska dated August 9, 2021.
  • Individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may appear in the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court without a face covering (cloth mask or plastic shield) and individuals who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are asked to wear a face covering when appearing in the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court for any in-person proceeding. During an in-person trial or in-person legal proceeding, the attorney or self-represented litigant asking questions of a witness and the witness who is testifying are permitted to remove their face covering while asking questions or testifying.
  • The Administrative Order of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court dated May 25, 2021 is rescinded.