Claim of Delmonte v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.

Appeal by a self-insured employer from an award for reduced earnings. Claimant was employed by the employer as an outside and inside salesman of plumbing and heating supplies for about three months prior to his accident. He was paid a base weekly salary of $55 plus commissions. His average weekly earnings during this period amounted to $105.44. On July 13, 1956, he injured his back in the employment. He returned to work for another employer on October 17, 1956, and stopped working (the reason not appearing) in December, earning a total of $650. He went to work for still another employer in…