Court Holds Restaurant, Employee Leasing Company Liable for PTD Benefits

The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld an award of permanent total disability benefits to a catering worker, finding she was an employee of the restaurant at which she was injured, as well as the employee leasing company under contract. Case: JSE Inc. v. Ahart, Nos. 2018-CA-000069-WC, 2018-CA-000079-WC, 03/13/2020, published. Facts: In February 1992, Whaler's Catch restaurant contracted with Perma Staff, an employee leasing company, for “human resources management services.” Whaler's paid $200 per week for Perma Staff's services. All individuals assigned to Whaler'...