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Guest Post: At-will employment and right to work explained

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Nevada attorney Nate Ring

Happy Labor Day week! Here’s a post from Nate Ring at The Nevada Labor Law Blog about the difference between right to work and employment at-will

In my experience, when it comes to employment and labor law, no two terms or concepts are confused more than right to work and at will employment. It seems that every week, I encounter someone who believes that (a) the terms are interchangeable or (b) one is actually the other.  This is true for friends, family, potential clients, and even other attorneys who do not practice employment law (actually, I have had some attorneys who claim to practice employment law that have also made mistake (b) above).

This post is not about my qualms with either of these legal doctrines. I am setting aside my issues with the term right to work, its utterly misleading name and the negative effects it is really intended to have on labor unions. I am also setting aside my concern with at will employment and the reality that it gives far more power to those with capital than those who provide labor. Ok, maybe I am not completely setting these aside.

I will first address right to work, its background, meaning and effects. I will then discuss at will employment, its background, meaning, and effects. I will focus on the two as set out in Nevada law.

Right to Work

At its base, right to work states an employee cannot be required to pay any dues or fees to a labor union that represents him. This is true despite the union negotiating a collective bargaining agreement on his and other employee’s behalves and providing grievance and arbitration representation to that employee and others. Right to work allows a selfish employee the ability to obtain benefits at no cost to him personally. It is in reality a freeloader or freerider law.

Right to work laws are in effect in 27 states. Nevada is one of those states. The genus of right to work laws is the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947. This law fundamentally shifted the balance in labor relations set under the 1935 Wagner Act against labor unions and in favor of employers. For purposes of this topic, it permitted states to create right to work laws. Section 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley Act made this permissible.

Right to work laws have long been supported by business interest groups and they have been successful in getting all states in the deep south and many in the Midwest to pass such laws. NRS 613.230 through 613.300 contain Nevada’s right to work law. The law took effect in 1953 and during the 1950s, Nevada voters defeated three initiatives to repeal it. According to the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau, the Nevada Legislature has considered and rejected at least ten measures that have sought to amend or repeal the right to work law.

What is the real purpose of a right to work law? The real purpose is quite simple, business groups want to drain labor unions of dues money by allowing freeloaders to obtain negotiated benefits without payment. Labor unions are required to provide representation but cannot charge for the tasks they perform for members of a bargaining unit. Business hope that eventually the labor union will crumble under the weight of providing services with no remuneration and the businesses will be free to run roughshod over employees.

Union density is much lower in right to work states. Wages and benefits are also lower in right to work states. More troubling is the fact that the rate of workplace injuries and immigrant labor abuses are higher in right to work states. A lot of ills befall working people because of right to work laws.

At Will Employment

At will employment is a judicially created doctrine that is not enshrined in Nevada statutes. At will employment simply states employers are free to terminate employees at any time, without notice or reason and employees are free to leave employment at any time and for any reason, also without notice. An employer cannot, however, terminate an employee for a discriminatory reason (i.e. race, sex, sexual orientation, religion) or a reason that violates Nevada public policy.

 

Nevada is not alone in being an at will employment state—nowhere near it. In fact, 49 states have at will employment. The lone exception is Montana, which requires just cause for termination of an employee following the employee’s completion of a probationary period.

In American Bank Stationery v. Farmer,106 Nev. 698, 799 P.2d 1100 (1990), the Nevada Supreme Court held at will employment is presumed and an employee can only rebut this presumption with proof of an express or implied employment contract.

In my experience, courts are loath to find exceptions to the at will employment doctrine. Employees often believe their employee handbook creates a contract—it often does not! I have seen and heard of cases in which employers have employee handbooks and policies that run into the hundreds of pages, but contain one or two disclaimers stating “Regardless of what is contained in this employee handbook, no promise of employment for a specific term is being made, and your employment is at will.” The employers have even followed the policies and procedures contained in the handbook fully except for the single act of terminating the specific employee, but courts have not found an implied contract in that employee handbook. Proving an exception to at will employment can be very difficult unless an employee has a written express contract for her own employment or the termination violated a public policy of the state.

Right to work and at will employment are very different legal doctrines that are often confused for one another. I hope this post helps to dispel some of the confusion and interchangeable use of the terms that happens daily.

 

The offices of Rehm, Bennett, Moore & Rehm, which also sponsors the Trucker Lawyers website, are located in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska. Five attorneys represent plaintiffs in workers’ compensation, personal injury, employment and Social Security disability claims. The firm’s lawyers have combined experience of more than 95 years of practice representing injured workers and truck drivers in Nebraska, Iowa and other states with Nebraska and Iowa jurisdiction. The lawyers regularly represent hurt truck drivers and often sue Crete Carrier Corporation, K&B Trucking, Werner Enterprises, UPS, and FedEx. Lawyers in the firm hold licenses in Nebraska and Iowa and are active in groups such as the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers, Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG), American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys (NATA), and the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). We have the knowledge, experience and toughness to win rightful compensation for people who have been injured or mistreated.

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New law eases receipt of death benefits for foreign dependents

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Last week we wrote about legislation that will go into effect on September 1 that will make it harder to collect medical debt related to a workers’ compensation claim. On the same day, legislation will go into effect that will make it easier for the families of foreign workers to collect benefits for workers killed on the job.

The new law amends Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-122 to streamline the ability for a foreign dependent to proceed with litigation on behalf of a deceased family member. In other words, if a family member dies in a work accident, but his/her family does not live in the United States, the foreign dependent is able to collect workers’ compensation benefits for the death. In the past, however, in order to proceed with litigation, the dependents and their lawyer would need to get approval from a foreign consul of the country where the dependents lived. This was difficult and cumbersome to get feedback from a counsel that had little to nothing to do with a Nebraska workers’ compensation claim. The process could be even more difficult for Cuban nationals whose country doesn’t have diplomatic relations with the United States

As a result, this statute was amended so that a lawyer may simply proceed to represent the foreign dependent even if the foreign consul does not consent or fails to respond to the request for consent to the representation and litigation. The only potential pitfall to this bill is that there is a potentially expensive bonding requirement. But our firm has experience with setting up conservatorships that could help get around the bonding requirement,

The collections bill and foreign dependents bill both passed as part of LB 418 that passed the Legislature 35-0. Our firm was happy to work on this legislation, but this legislation was largely passed because of the outcome of the 2018 Legislative elections.  Senator Cavanaugh, who sponsored the bill won a close election. Due to the election outcome, Sen. Matt Hansen of Lincoln was also elected to chair the Business and Labor Committee that handles most legislation related to workers’ compensation. Senator Hansen’s leadership was helpful in getting passing this legislation.

A legislature friendly to workers is no guarantee in 2021. Worker-friendly Kate Bolz will be term-limited out in a district that isn’t particularly friendly for workers in southeast Lincoln. Grand Island Senator Dan Quick, a union electrician who was hurt at work, could face a tough re-election challenge. Pay attention to state legislative races, support pro-worker candidates, vote and tell your friends and family to vote as well.

The offices of Rehm, Bennett, Moore & Rehm, which also sponsors the Trucker Lawyers website, are located in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska. Five attorneys represent plaintiffs in workers’ compensation, personal injury, employment and Social Security disability claims. The firm’s lawyers have combined experience of more than 95 years of practice representing injured workers and truck drivers in Nebraska, Iowa and other states with Nebraska and Iowa jurisdiction. The lawyers regularly represent hurt truck drivers and often sue Crete Carrier Corporation, K&B Trucking, Werner Enterprises, UPS, and FedEx. Lawyers in the firm hold licenses in Nebraska and Iowa and are active in groups such as the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers, Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG), American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys (NATA), and the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). We have the knowledge, experience and toughness to win rightful compensation for people who have been injured or mistreated.

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The why and how of injured workers’ can protect themselves from debt collectors in Nebraska

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Two important and helpful changes to the law for injured workers and their family will take effect on August 31, 2019. One change could protect injured workers’ form debt collectors. The other change will make it easier for dependents of foreign workers who were killed at work.

Today we will write about the collections bill and next week we will post about the foreign dependents law.

The law amends Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-1,108 by prohibiting a collection agency from attempting to collect a debt if there is a case pending in the Workers’ Compensation Court and the debt is alleged to be subject to payment under a work comp injury. Nebraska has gained national infamy for aggressive debt collection practices, so this legislation provides much needed relief for injured workers.

What this means is that lawyers can assist in getting collection agencies to halt collection of medical bills that are related to the work accident and injuries. This is extra important for injured workers because often they may not be able to return to work, and if their work comp claim has been denied, it often isn’t even possible to pay the bills that the employer should have to pay in the first place.

How does the bill work? Once an injured worker is billed for treatment, he/she should contact his lawyer if that bill has not been paid. Then, the lawyer representing the injured worker must provide the collection agency with notice of the pending workers’ compensation claim. The notice must be provided, in writing, to the provider or collection agency. The initial notice must contain the provider’s name, the injured worker’s date of the injury, a description of the injury and the filing date/case number of the pending case in the Workers’ Compensation Court.

In that same notice, or within another thirty days, notice should also be given that identifies the specific debt that is related to the workers’ compensation claim. In other words, the collection agency must be able to know what bills are potentially related to the work comp claim that way they can still continue to pursue collection on any unrelated debts.

The notice must be made by personal delivery, first class mail, or by another method otherwise agreed to. What “any other method” means is that likely the parties will agree that notice via email will be enough for purposes of the statute. Once notice is received, any collection lawsuits will be stayed (halted) until the workers’ compensation claim has been finalized.

The law requires that a workers’ compensation case actually be filed in the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court. While an injured worker can proceed pro se or without a lawyer, the employer will likely have an attorney, so injured workers should at least consult with an attorney,

The collections bill and foreign dependents bill both passed as part of LB 418 that passed the Legislature 35-0.   Our firm was happy to work on this legislation, but this legislation was largely passed because of the outcome of the 2018 Legislative elections.  Senator Cavanaugh, who sponsored the bill won a close election. Due to the election outcome, Sen. Matt Hansen of Lincoln was also elected to chair the Business and Labor Committee that handles most legislation related to workers’ compensation. Senator Hansen’s leadership was helpful in getting passing this legislation.

A legislature friendly to workers is no guarantee in 2021. Worker-friendly Kate Bolz will be term-limited out in a district that isn’t particularly friendly for workers in southeast Lincoln. Grand Island Senator Dan Quick, a union electrician who was hurt at work, could face a tough re-election challenge. Pay attention to state legislative races, support pro-worker candidates, vote and tell your friends and family to vote as well.

The offices of Rehm, Bennett, Moore & Rehm, which also sponsors the Trucker Lawyers website, are located in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska. Five attorneys represent plaintiffs in workers’ compensation, personal injury, employment and Social Security disability claims. The firm’s lawyers have combined experience of more than 95 years of practice representing injured workers and truck drivers in Nebraska, Iowa and other states with Nebraska and Iowa jurisdiction. The lawyers regularly represent hurt truck drivers and often sue Crete Carrier Corporation, K&B Trucking, Werner Enterprises, UPS, and FedEx. Lawyers in the firm hold licenses in Nebraska and Iowa and are active in groups such as the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers, Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG), American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys (NATA), and the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). We have the knowledge, experience and toughness to win rightful compensation for people who have been injured or mistreated.

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Guest Post:It’s time to overcome the negative stigma of workers’ compensation

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This is a guest post from our colleague Mack Babcock from Denver. We like the post because it directly the addresses the issue of the stigma of workers’ compensation. We have addressed that stigma indirectly in two recent posts (here and here), but we haven’t addressed the issue directly.

Both workers’ compensation claimants and attorneys know what a complicated, stressful mess a workers’ compensation claim can be

In the event of a workplace accident, workers’ compensation is intended to cover an injured worker’s medical expenses, lost wages, and any permanent disability. Even when filing a workers’ compensation claim is well within an injured party’s rights, they often face a difficulty they might not have expected: stigma.

A 2014 survey by Summit Pharmacy, Inc. found that more than a third (37%) of Americans believe individuals who claim workers’ compensation are using it as an excuse to get out of work.

Clearly, there’s a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding out there about what workers’ compensation is and when it applies. Even though workers’ compensation is a type of insurance — no different than car insurance or medical insurance — some people regard it as a welfare program for those who don’t want to work.

Stress and anxiety are already common among those injured at work, and the last thing they need is to worry more about how others might perceive them. It’s important for both employers and employees to understand that the primary goal of the workers’ compensation system is to provide basic protection to the injured worker, allowing them to recover faster and become a productive member of society once again.

In most cases, denying a claim simply shifts the burden of recovery to the injured worker, and prolongs the amount of time it takes for that person to return to the workplace.

Employers

Some employers dislike the workers’ compensation insurance requirement for various reasons, including financial complaints. They may feel they will be asked to pay for injuries that aren’t serious, injuries caused outside of work or by a pre-existing condition, or injuries that are the result of the carelessness of the individual seeking benefits. In reality, cases of people “gaming” the system are rare — despite the pervasive negative stigma that this is the norm.

In addition, workers often fear reprisal from their employer for filing a workers’ compensation claim. What they don’t realize is that most states have enacted varying degrees of protection for workers to prevent them from being fired for filing a claim.

Take Colorado, for instance.

If you’ve been injured on the job in an “at will” employment state like Colorado, it’s technically legal for an employer to fire you during the process of a workers’ compensation claim. However, employers are NOT legally able to fire employees out of retaliation because of the claim. They must present valid reasons for the termination. (Editors’ Note: This is true in Nebraska was as well)

Co-Workers

Another source of the negative stigma surrounding workers’ compensation is co-workers.

Other employees, perhaps influenced by their supervisor’s attitude, may feel jealous of an injured co-worker who is receiving pay and benefits without having to come to work. They may feel as though the injured worker is getting away with something. Why should they work hard for their paycheck while the so-called injured person stays home and gets paid for doing nothing?

Other co-workers may even feel resentful, believing the injured person could work at a lesser pace or easier job rather than take advantage of a program for which others must pay.

Unfortunately, many injured workers are reluctant to file for workers’ compensation benefits because they feel embarrassed and ashamed. They wonder what their co-workers might think.

Self-Criticism

Lastly, not only can the criticism of employers and co-workers make a claimant hesitate to file for workers’ compensation, but the injured person may have to overcome their own sense of pride. It’s important to understand that workers’ compensation isn’t charity or welfare, but a legitimate insurance program that’s meant to be used if needed.

If you don’t feel bad about using your auto insurance to pay for vehicle repairs after a crash or medical insurance to help pay for an annual physical, then you shouldn’t feel bad about utilizing workers’ compensation insurance.

It’s okay to ask for help when you need it.

Don’t Be Afraid to Consult a Workers’ Compensation Attorney

We think it’s past time people overcome the stigma associated with workers’ compensation.

If you or a loved one have been injured at work, you should know there’s nothing wrong or shameful about filing for workers’ compensation benefits. There’s nothing to be embarrassed about. Plenty of people with long and successful careers file workers’ compensation claims. Workers’ compensation is an important tool for injured individuals seeking recovery and who want to become a productive member of society again as soon as possible.

While we can’t change the minds of 1 in 3 Americans, we do understand what you’re going through and we can help you navigate the process swiftly and easily. Don’t let the false stigma and stereotype of workers’ compensation deter you from pursuing the benefits you rightfully deserve.

Take the first step today by contacting an experienced workers’ compensation attorney to talk about your case.

The offices of Rehm, Bennett, Moore & Rehm, which also sponsors the Trucker Lawyers website, are located in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska. Five attorneys represent plaintiffs in workers’ compensation, personal injury, employment and Social Security disability claims. The firm’s lawyers have combined experience of more than 95 years of practice representing injured workers and truck drivers in Nebraska, Iowa and other states with Nebraska and Iowa jurisdiction. The lawyers regularly represent hurt truck drivers and often sue Crete Carrier Corporation, K&B Trucking, Werner Enterprises, UPS, and FedEx. Lawyers in the firm hold licenses in Nebraska and Iowa and are active in groups such as the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers, Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG), American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys (NATA), and the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). We have the knowledge, experience and toughness to win rightful compensation for people who have been injured or mistreated.

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Rehm Bennett Moore Rehm and Ockander lawyers organizing and speaking at local and regional seminars

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Rehm Bennett Moore Rehm and Ockander lawyers have helped organize and speak at several recent and upcoming seminars about workers’ compensation.

Rod Rehm is co-chairing the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys “ERISA Subrogation, Health Care, Long Term Disability and Other ERISA Benefits Workshop ” on Friday May 3rd in Lincoln. Knowledge of this area of the law helps attorneys to maximize financial recovery for workers’ compensation and personal injury clients.

The seminar features ERISA experts Eric Buchanan and David Abney. Rod met Mr. Buchanan and Mr, Abney at a seminar through WILG, the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group (WILG) and recruited them to present to NATA.

Speaking of WILG, Rod presented at the WILG Midwestern Conference on April 29th in Kansas City. His seminar topic is “Lessons from 40 years in the trenches”. Rod also helped organize the conference. Besides the formal seminar, the WILG regional conference was a great opportunity for lawyers who represent injured workers to learn from each other informally. Jon Rehm also attended the seminar.

Brody Ockander recently presented at the recent Baylor Evnen client conference. Brody was part of a panel of plaintiff’s attorneys who presented to insurance and human resources personnel about the plaintiff’s perspective on workers’ compensation. The fact that Brody was invited to the panel shows the regard in which he is held by opposing counsel.

In case you missed it last month, Todd Bennett was inducted into the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers. Todd joins Rod as the only plaintiff’s lawyer members of the College from Nebraska,

Our firm is proud of our role in educating lawyers and non-lawyers about workers’ compensation laws and practice. Our firm is also grateful that we have been given the opportunity to share our knowledge abut workers’ compensation.

The offices of Rehm, Bennett, Moore & Rehm, which also sponsors the Trucker Lawyers website, are located in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska. Five attorneys represent plaintiffs in workers’ compensation, personal injury, employment and Social Security disability claims. The firm’s lawyers have combined experience of more than 95 years of practice representing injured workers and truck drivers in Nebraska, Iowa and other states with Nebraska and Iowa jurisdiction. The lawyers regularly represent hurt truck drivers and often sue Crete Carrier Corporation, K&B Trucking, Werner Enterprises, UPS, and FedEx. Lawyers in the firm hold licenses in Nebraska and Iowa and are active in groups such as the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers, Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG), American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys (NATA), and the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). We have the knowledge, experience and toughness to win rightful compensation for people who have been injured or mistreated.

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Todd Bennett elected to The College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

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Todd Bennett was recently inducted into the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

Congratulations to Todd D. Bennett of the Rehm Bennett Moore Rehm and Ockander Law Firm who was inducted as a Fellow into The College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers on March 16, 2019 in Miami, Florida.

The College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers has been established to honor those attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their practice in the field of workers’ compensation.  The college is a national organization that includes plaintiff’s attorneys, defense attorneys, judges and professors.

Fellows have been nominated for the outstanding traits they have developed in their practice of over 20 years representing injured workers and acting for the benefit of all in education, overseeing agencies and developing legislation. These individuals have convinced their peers, the bar, bench and public that they possess the highest professional qualifications, professional expertise and leadership. A Fellow has a thirst for knowledge in all areas of the law that affects their representation of their clients in Workers’ Compensation.

Todd Bennett joins his law partner, Rod Rehm, as the only two plaintiff’s attorneys in Nebraska who have been selected to the college. The other two members of the college from Nebraska, defense attorneys Dennis Riekenberg and Dallas Jones, were there in Miami when Todd was inducted into the college.

The offices of Rehm, Bennett, Moore & Rehm, which also sponsors the Trucker Lawyers website, are located in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska. Five attorneys represent plaintiffs in workers’ compensation, personal injury, employment and Social Security disability claims. The firm’s lawyers have combined experience of more than 95 years of practice representing injured workers and truck drivers in Nebraska, Iowa and other states with Nebraska and Iowa jurisdiction. The lawyers regularly represent hurt truck drivers and often sue Crete Carrier Corporation, K&B Trucking, Werner Enterprises, UPS, and FedEx. Lawyers in the firm hold licenses in Nebraska and Iowa and are active in groups such as the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers, Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG), American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys (NATA), and the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). We have the knowledge, experience and toughness to win rightful compensation for people who have been injured or mistreated.

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Happy Holidays!

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Happy Holidays from the attorneys at Rehm Bennett Moore Rehm and Ockander.

This holiday season we are grateful for….

The clients who have been physically, financially and or emotionally harmed by others who trust us to represent them.

The family members of our clients who help us represent our clients.

Our staff who helps us represent our clients and put up with us on a day to day basis.

Our family members who put up with us and support us.

The doctors who treat our clients and cooperate in court proceedings along with their nurses and support staff.

Court staff, court reporters, interpreters and everyone else behind the scenes in the legal system.

Opposing counsel and their support staff for their professionalism in litigation.

Judges who provide prompt and well-reasoned decisions…even if we as attorneys don’t always agree with the decisions.

 

The offices of Rehm, Bennett, Moore & Rehm, which also sponsors the Trucker Lawyers website, are located in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska. Five attorneys represent plaintiffs in workers’ compensation, personal injury, employment and Social Security disability claims. The firm’s lawyers have combined experience of more than 95 years of practice representing injured workers and truck drivers in Nebraska, Iowa and other states with Nebraska and Iowa jurisdiction. The lawyers regularly represent hurt truck drivers and often sue Crete Carrier Corporation, K&B Trucking, Werner Enterprises, UPS, and FedEx. Lawyers in the firm hold licenses in Nebraska and Iowa and are active in groups such as the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers, Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG), American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys (NATA), and the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). We have the knowledge, experience and toughness to win rightful compensation for people who have been injured or mistreated.

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Your Vote Matters: State Elections Affect Injured Workers’ Benefits, Workers’ Compensation Systems

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The rights and benefits of injured people are heavily influenced and affected by the representatives who are elected at the state level for office.

Rehm, Bennett & Moore urges you to vote and recommends these candidates for the Nebraska Legislature. Voting for these candidates will help protect your rights to receive proper compensation for injuries, lost earnings and damages.

These are candidates who have gone on the record that they will work hard to protect a fair workers’ compensation system, unrestricted access to the courts for legitimate claims, and full personal responsibility for anyone who chooses to ignore the safety of others. Please do your research before voting, and be sure to cast your vote on Nov. 8.

Finally, here’s a blog post from 2014 that talks more about the importance of considering injured workers and their loved ones when you vote: Examining Workers’ Compensation’s ‘Grand Bargain’ and the Upcoming Election

These candidates would appreciate your vote.

The offices of Rehm, Bennett, Moore & Rehm, which also sponsors the Trucker Lawyers website, are located in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska. Five attorneys represent plaintiffs in workers’ compensation, personal injury, employment and Social Security disability claims. The firm’s lawyers have combined experience of more than 95 years of practice representing injured workers and truck drivers in Nebraska, Iowa and other states with Nebraska and Iowa jurisdiction. The lawyers regularly represent hurt truck drivers and often sue Crete Carrier Corporation, K&B Trucking, Werner Enterprises, UPS, and FedEx. Lawyers in the firm hold licenses in Nebraska and Iowa and are active in groups such as the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers, Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG), American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys (NATA), and the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). We have the knowledge, experience and toughness to win rightful compensation for people who have been injured or mistreated.

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