Charles J. Givens Organization v. Morris

In this workers’ compensation ease, the finding of compensability is supported by competent substantial evidence and we affirm. The computation of average weekly wage (AWW) and the award of temporary total disability (TTD) are in error, however, and we must reverse.

The record before us suggests, contrary to the understanding of the parties and the judge of compensation claims (JCC), that appellee worked for substantially all of the 13 weeks before his injury and, accordingly, section 440.14(l)(a), Florida Statutes, would apply to the calculation of claimant’s AWW. In the event our…