Change provisions relating to compensation for temporary disability under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act

LB 1011 amends Nebraska's Workers' Compensation Act to update compensation schedules for permanent injuries resulting from workplace accidents. It directly affects workers who suffer permanent loss or impairment of body parts, such as fingers, toes, eyes, or limbs. The bill specifies fixed compensation periods: for example, loss of a thumb now entitles workers to two-thirds of daily wages for 60 weeks, loss of an index finger for 35 weeks, and loss of an eye for 125 weeks. These changes replace prior provisions for permanent disability compensation under Section 48-121.