Court Overturns Denial of TTD to Worker Potentially Lacking Employment Authorization

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals overturned a denial of temporary total benefits to a worker who may lack the legal ability to hold employment in the United States.   Case: Miranda v. District of Columbia Department of Employment Services, No. 20-AA-92, 08/19/2021, published. Facts: Juana Miranda injured her knee while working for Devon & Blakely/2200 WSH Food Corp. After two surgeries to treat her injury, Miranda was medically cleared to work with restrictions. Devon did not offer her a modified position, so Miranda met with a vocational rehabilitation counselor in an eff...