Atlantic Sugar Ass'n v. Raga

BARFIELD, Judge.

In this appeal, the employer/carrier contest the award of wage loss benefits for the periods from September 8, 1991 through June 30, 1992; September 1, 1992 through March 5, 1992; and August 21, 1993 through September 4, 1993, on the grounds that wage-loss forms were not timely submitted under section 440.15(3)(b)2, Florida Statutes (1991). We reverse.

Following a compensable injury, claimant was able to return to the work force at a job paying less than he earned before his injury. His loss of earning capacity would entitle him to wage loss benefits, if those benefits were…