Thursday, November 16, 2023

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

Effective January 1, 2024, the maximum weekly income benefit under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act will increase to $1,094.00. This amount applies to work-related injuries and illnesses occurring on or after January 1, 2024 (https://www.newcc.gov/home/court-news/2023-10-news).

Monday, November 13, 2023

Notice to Attorneys: NWCC decisions, orders, and notices will now be sent via Electronic Notice (E-Notice)

The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court has implemented electronic notice (E-Notice) following Nebraska Supreme Court approval of recently adopted amendments to its Procedural Rules 2 (Filings), 3 (Pleadings), and 11 (Decisions). E-Notice is the electronic transmission of notices, opinions, court entries, and any other dispositional orders from the court to all users who have registered for E-Filing. With E-Notice, attorneys will no longer receive these documents through the United States Postal Service (regular mail). Select this link to contact us with any questions about E-Notice and E-Filing.

Rules of Procedure, Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court

The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court’s revised Rules of Procedure are now available (https://www.newcc.gov/resources/court-forms-and-publications/rules-of-procedure). Amendments to Rules 2, 3, and 11 were adopted at a public meeting on October 12, 2023. Adopted amendments to these adjudicatory rules became effective November 8, 2023, following review and approval by the Nebraska Supreme Court.