Claim of Brittain v. New York State Insurance Department

Appeal from a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board, filed November 18, 2011, which ruled that claimant sustained a compensable injury.

Claimant performed human resources work for the employer that required her to frequently travel between her office and New York City, and the employer covered her travel and lodging expenses. The Inspector General investigated an anonymous complaint regarding claimant’s travel and determined that she *1341had committed no wrongdoing, but referred the matter to the Comptroller to assess the tax implications of the employer’s travel reimbursement practices. The…