Category Archives: Labor Code Section 5814

Unpacking Workers’ Compensation: How Lodging and Food Allowances Impact Wage Calculations in Injury Claims

In a recent decision, Hidalgo v. Ducoing Management, Inc., the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) addressed whether lodging and food allowances should be included in the calculation of a worker’s wages for temporary disability benefits. The case involved an injured laborer who claimed weekly earnings of $1,658.46, while the employer argued that his earnings were […]