Perez v. Keeler Brass Co.

We granted leave in this case to consider whether a disabled worker who unreasonably refuses an offer of reasonable employment is entitled to reinstatement of worker’s compensation benefits once the offer of reasonable employment is withdrawn. We conclude that the withdrawal of an offer does not end the employee’s “period of refusal” under the Worker’s Disability Compensation Act, and, therefore, that the withdrawal of an offer does not entitle the employee to benefits. Accordingly, we affirm the decisions of the WCAC and the Court of Appeals.

I. FACTUAL BACKGROUND AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The…