Injured Employee Entitled to Benefits for Employer's Refusal to Return Her to Work

The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld a finding that an injured worker was entitled to benefits for a one-year period after her employer refused to return her to work at an available position within her physical capabilities. Case: National Park Community College v. Castaneda, No. CV-18-92, 10/03/2018, published. Facts: Melinda Castaneda worked for the National Park Community College on a yearly contract. She typically signed a contract for the following school year in April or May. Castaneda was paid throughout the entire year but worked only during the school year. In June 2015, Castaneda...