No Wage-Loss Benefits for Worker who Made Decision to Become Stay-at-Home Dad

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that an injured worker was not entitled to wage-loss benefits after he made a decision to become the primary caretaker for his children instead of trying to seek employment within his medical limitations. Case: Philips Respironics v. WCAB (Mika), No. 1317 C.D. 2019, 05/22/2020, published. Facts: Thomas Mika injured his shoulder in June 2015 working for Philips Respironics. Philips accepted liability for the payment of medical benefits for Mika’s injury. Procedural history: In March 2016, Mika filed a petition asserting an entitlement to wa...