Adjei v. District of Columbia Department of Employment Services

**Court Rules Against Worker in Multi-State Employment Case** A worker named Adjei challenged the D.C. Department of Employment Services after being denied workers' compensation benefits. Adjei had been injured while working for Colonial Dodge, Inc., but the department said he wasn't eligible for D.C. workers' compensation coverage. The court sided with the department and employer. The judge found that Adjei fell under a specific exemption in D.C. law that excludes workers who are only working temporarily in Washington D.C. while already covered by another state's workers' compensation system. Since Adjei was covered under a different state's workers' compensation law, he couldn't also claim benefits under D.C.'s system. **What This Means for Workers:** This ruling highlights an important issue for employees who work across state lines. Workers cannot "double-dip" and receive workers' compensation from multiple states for the same injury. If you work temporarily in D.C. but are already covered by another state's workers' compensation system, you may not be eligible for D.C. benefits. Workers in multi-state employment situations should understand which state's system covers them before an injury occurs.