Admor HVAC Products, Inc. v. Lessary

**What Happened** This case involved a worker named Lessary who was injured on the job while working for Admor HVAC Products, Inc. After the injury, Lessary lost wages and applied for temporary partial disability benefits through workers' compensation. However, a judge initially denied these benefits and required Lessary to prove they were actively searching for work before receiving any payments. **What the Court Decided** A higher court overturned the judge's decision. The court ruled that requiring Lessary to search for work was wrong because the wage loss was directly caused by the workplace injury, not because they were fired or quit their job. The court sent the case back to recalculate the proper benefits owed and to consider whether Lessary should receive additional money for penalties, interest, legal costs, and attorney's fees. **Why This Matters for Workers** This ruling protects injured workers' rights to receive disability benefits when they lose wages due to workplace injuries. Workers shouldn't have to prove they're job hunting if their wage loss stems directly from being hurt at work rather than losing their job for other reasons. This decision helps ensure injured employees get the financial support they're entitled to while recovering.