Eaton v. Pinellas County School Board

In this workers’ compensation appeal, Claimant, Carol Eaton, argues that the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) incorrectly calculated her average weekly wage (AWW) based on the amount she was paid instead of the amount she earned. We agree and, therefore, reverse and remand.

Claimant, a school teacher, injured her low back on June 11, 2003, while packing *1076and moving boxes of textbooks. The parties stipulated to the compensability of the injury. For the 2002-2003 school year, Claimant entered into a written contract with the Pinellas County School Board (School Board) for a salary of…