Injured Worker Can't Swap Earnings From Base Period to Pump Up Unemployment Benefits

The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that an injured worker who is monetarily eligible for unemployment benefits cannot substitute higher-earning quarters into his base period for the purpose of increasing his benefits. Case: Stanley v. Employment Appeal Board, No. 16-2047, 01/10/2018, published. Facts and procedural history: Larry Stanley began working as a driver for HD Supply Management in 1997. He suffered an on-the-job injury in July 2014, and he was unable to return to work. HD terminated Stanley in September 2015. During the time he was unable to work, Stanley collected temporary to...