Martin v. Ford Motor Co.

Harriett R. Martin was awarded gen*611eral compensation benefits on the referee’s determination that she had suffered a work-related disability. The Worker’s Compensation Appeal Board affirmed that determination, finding that she was "continually disabled”. That determination was not appealed and she is, therefore, entitled to general compensation benefits from her employer, Ford Motor Company, for the duration of the disability.

Since 1965 the act has provided for an annual adjustment in the maximum weekly rate of compensation to reflect changes in the average weekly wage paid employed workers.…