Wage Differential Award Can't Be Based on Worker's Future Earnings

A worker's wage differential award cannot be calculated based upon wages to be paid to the worker past the date the award is issued, the Appellate Court ruled.Case: United Airlines v. Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, No. 11 L 50815, 06/03/2013, published.Facts: Richard Young was a ramp service worker for United Airlines. He injured his wrist in December 2004 while loading and unloading luggage for the airline.At the time, he was earning $20.66 per hour, which included a $.50 per hour increase for shift differential pay and a $.10 per hour increase for line pay. He was also el...