Allegedly Underpaid Worker Not Entitled to Recalculation of TTD Benefits

The Montana Workers' Compensation Court ruled that a ranch hand was not entitled to a recalculation of her temporary total disability benefits despite her allegations that she had been underpaid by her employer. Case: Marjamaa v. Montana State Fund, No. 2020-5333, 07/02/2021, published. Facts: Kelly Marjamaa started working as a ranch hand for Luthje Ranch LLC in 2019. Timothy Luthje initially agreed that the ranch would pay Marjamaa $11 per hour. The ranch paid its employees semi-monthly. Marjamaa and her husband also rented a house from Luthje. Her working hours varied and ...