The Disaster Unemployment Assistance program is a federal program that applies to many employees in states across the country, including many employees that are located in the state of Nebraska. However, the Act only applies to those employees that have been victims of a disaster and are out of work ... continue reading

The Americans with Disabilities Act is a federal Act that applies to many employees that work within the state of Nebraska. However, because the Act is a federal Act, it is not just limited to employers and employees in Nebraska; it can apply to qualifying employers and employees in states ... continue reading

The Rehabilitation Act is a federal Act that applies to many employees and employers in states across the country. The Act helps to ensure that when an employee works for a covered employer, the employer cannot discriminate against the employee for reasons that are directly related to a disability that ... continue reading

There have been a number of high-profile examples of workplace violence in recent months. Officers in Dover, Delaware took a student into custody related to the shooting of two other individuals on campus.  The campus sports arena, Memorial Hall, was the area near where the shooting occurred on Delaware State ... continue reading

Light duty is not required in either Nebraska or federal law.  Employers do not have an obligation to place workers on light duty.  Some regulations regarding light duty issues have been made by the U.S. Department of Labor, however.

There is no general requirement that forces employers to put ... continue reading

The Nebraska personal injury laws are set in place to help people who have been injured due to the carelessness of another person. If you are in this situation, it’s important to know what the law expects of you so that your claim can go as smoothly and as quickly ... continue reading