Employers should be cautious when terminating an employee on light duty restrictions as the result of a work accident. Pursuant to Section 42-9-260, when an employee is out of work due to a reported work-related injury or occupational disease, the employee is entitled to temporary benefits. Disability, and thus entitlement to disability benefits, is the… Continue Reading
Supreme Court Affirms Appellate Panel to Find Employee Disabled Pursuant to §42-1-120
The South Carolina Supreme Court recently issued an opinion about whether an employee was disabled pursuant to SC Code §42-1-120, and if she constructively refused light duty work. In Johnson v. Rent-A-Center, Inc., Op. No. 27145, the Court affirmed the Workers’ Compensation Appellate Panel decision that found the employee did qualify as having a disability… Continue Reading
