Johnson v. Rent-A-Center, Inc.

Aletha M. Johnson (Employee) sustained an injury to her back while working for Rent-A-Center (Employer). Employer contends the Appellate Panel of the Workers’ Compensation Commission (Appellate Panel) erred in awarding benefits to Employee. The Appellate Panel found Employee was disabled and did not constructively refuse light duty work. We affirm.

Facts/Procedural Background

Employee is a single mother living with her son. Employee has a high school degree and attended two and one half years of college. Employee’s employment history includes a stint as an auditor scanning boxes for UPS for…