Worker's Injury from Pre-Employment Physical Wasn't Compensable

Injuries sustained by job candidates during pre-employment activities are not compensable under Kentucky's workers' compensation scheme, the state Court of Appeals ruled.Case: Rahla v. Medical Center at Bowling Green, No. 2013-CA-001712-WC, 04/11/2104, published.Facts: Michelle Rahla received a contingent job offer from The Medical Center at Bowling Green in February 2012. The offer was contingent upon Rahla successfully completing a physical examination and a substance-abuse screening.Rahla underwent the physical examination on Feb. 3, 2012. As part of the examination, Rahla was requi...