Supreme Court Clarifies Requirements for Employer to Prove a Bona Fide Job Offer

The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled that an employer’s failure to provide evidence that it offered an injured worker a position within his capabilities left the employer liable for wage-loss benefits. Case: Calhoun v. Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas, No. CV-20-78, 03/11/2021, published. Facts: Leroy Calhoun worked for the Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas as part of its Meals on Wheels program. His part-time job involved loading a van and delivering food to the elderly. Calhoun was driving a van that overturned on Jan. 13. 2016. He was not wearing his seat belt and su...