Legislative Bill 39 amends section 48-102 of the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act to modify the defenses available in cases brought under the Act. The bill specifies that it shall not be a defense that the employee was negligent unless such negligence was willful or the employee was intoxicated. Additionally, it removes the defense that an injury was caused by a fellow employee's negligence and abolishes the defense that the employee assumed risks related to the employer's failure to provide safe premises and suitable appliances.

The bill aims to strengthen protections for employees by limiting the circumstances under which employers can defend against workers' compensation claims. By repealing the original section and inserting new language, the legislation seeks to clarify and enhance the rights of employees in the context of workplace injuries.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 48-102