AWW Doesn't Include Income From Work-Program Benefits

In a case of first impression, the Rhode Island Supreme Court unanimously ruled that an injured worker’s income from a state-approved work-sharing program cannot be included in the calculation of his average weekly wage. Case: Powers v. Warwick Public Schools, No. 2016- 6-M.P., 04/09/2019, published. Facts: Mark Powers injured his left knee while shoveling snow during the course of his employment with the Warwick Public Schools. He was unable to work from January 2013 through April 2013 because of his injury. At the time of his injury, Powers was receiving work-sharing benefits from t...