Springfield Businessman Charged With Workers’ Comp Fraud
- Missouri prosecutors have filed new misdemeanor charges against businessman Michael Felts for failing to obtain required workers’ compensation insurance for employees at his former restaurants, Taco Habitat and Hot Cluckers.
- The businesses were reportedly noncompliant for over 130 days during 2022, according to the charges.
- A workplace injury occurred at Taco Habitat while the restaurant was operating without the legally mandated insurance coverage.
Kentucky Supreme Court Affirms Remand of Enhanced Workers’ Comp Benefits
- The Kentucky Supreme Court affirmed the vacation of an enhanced workers’ compensation award for a factory worker claiming cumulative trauma.
- An administrative law judge originally awarded Kendra Russell a three-multiplier benefit boost, concluding she lacked the physical capacity to return to her job.
- However, the court found a lack of supporting evidence regarding specific work restrictions.
- The case was remanded for adequate factual findings.
Minnesota Paid Leave Law Enhances Injured Workers’ Financial Security
- Minnesota workers experiencing job-related injuries can utilize Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) programs alongside traditional insurance claims.
- However, state wage-coordination provisions strictly prohibit double recovery or duplicate wage-loss payments during recovery periods.
- To resolve overlapping payouts, employers must navigate complex reimbursement methods via credit, offset, or active legal pleading.
- These rules ensure injured staff restore PTO hours once standard compensation benefits begin.