Felton v. Douglas Cnty.

By the Court, STIGLICH, J.:

*993Workers' compensation benefits are based on a percentage of a worker's average monthly wage; therefore, the proper calculation of a claimant's average monthly wage is of paramount importance. Uncompensated volunteers are provided with a "deemed wage," a fictional salary from which benefits can be calculated if a volunteer, who would not otherwise be an "employee," is injured in the course of volunteer work; This appeal requires us to determine whether a claimant who is injured during the course of volunteer work, who also has concurrent private employment, should…