Newkirk v. Curry Good Samaritan Center

Claimant seeks review of a Workers’ Compensation Board order that found that her temporary total disability (TTD) benefits had been properly calculated. We reverse and remand.

Claimant was hired by Curry Good Samaritan Center (Curry) as a part-time nursing assistant. Her working hours were to vary, depending on her availability and Curry’s needs. She began work on June 12, 1983, and worked 45 hours that week, including 37 hours of job orientation. She was injured at work during that first week, on June 17, but did not report the injury to Curry until July 20. In the four weeks following her…