Cargill Feed Division/Cargill Malt v. Labor & Industry Review Commission

**What Happened** An employee was injured at work and claimed they were permanently and totally disabled, meaning they couldn't find any job due to their disability. Under Wisconsin's "odd-lot doctrine," injured workers can receive full disability benefits if they can prove their injury makes them unemployable, even if they're not completely unable to work. The Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission agreed with the employee and awarded full disability benefits. **What the Court Decided** The Wisconsin Court of Appeals overturned the Commission's decision and sent the case back for a new review. The court ruled that the Commission used the wrong legal test. Specifically, the Commission incorrectly required employers to tell potential employers about a job applicant's age and disability when determining if the worker was truly unemployable. **Why This Matters for Workers** This ruling makes it harder for injured workers to prove they deserve full disability benefits. The court clarified that when determining if someone is unemployable due to their work injury, employers don't have to reveal the person's disability to potential employers during the job search process. This could make it more difficult for injured workers to demonstrate they can't find work and qualify for maximum workers' compensation benefits.