State Ex Rel. OmniSource Corp. v. Self-Insuring Employers Evaluation Board

# OmniSource Corp. v. Self-Insuring Employers Evaluation Board **What Happened** OmniSource Corporation disputed a decision by the Self-Insuring Employers Evaluation Board regarding an injured worker's disability benefits. The company argued it should not have to resume paying temporary total disability compensation after the employee was released from incarceration. **What the Court Decided** The court ruled against OmniSource and upheld the Board's decision. The employer was required to continue paying the worker's temporary total disability benefits following the employee's release from prison. **Why This Matters for Workers** This ruling protects injured workers' rights to disability compensation even if they face incarceration. It establishes that time spent in jail doesn't automatically disqualify workers from receiving benefits they've already earned through workplace injury. The decision shows that courts will enforce these protections even when employers challenge them. Workers should know that disability benefits may continue regardless of legal troubles, and employers cannot simply stop payments based on an employee's criminal justice involvement.