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In Kansas, prior to 2011 statutory amendments, an otherwise eligible worker is not precluded from receiving an award of work disability based on her status as an unauthorized alien.

In California, inmates in a county jail who work in the jail are not considered employees of the county entitled to workers' compensation.

In Nebraska, if insufficient credible data exists for a determination of an undocumented worker's loss of earning capacity in his current location, his community of origin, the location where the injury occurred may serve as the hub community.

In New York, where the worker's sworn statements contradict the history of the accident that she provided to her treating doctor, the doctor's opinion on causation cannot be considered.

In Arkansas, a worker's restroom break during work hours is a necessary function that advances an employer's interests.

In California, an injured public safety officer's salary continuation benefits count toward the 104-week limit on payments for an injury causing temporary disability.

In Arkansas, an aggravation of a preexisting, noncompensable condition by a compensable injury is compensable.

In Montana, an employee is permitted to sue his employer for his injury if he was intentionally injured by the employer or a coworker while performing the duties of his employment.

In Kentucky, when a worker is not physically able to return to his preinjury employment but his postinjury wages are greater than his preinjury wages, his ability to earn an equal or greater average weekly wage is considered in determining whether he is entitled to a two or three times multiplier.

In Nebraska, an injured worker is not required to reach maximum medical improvement before she can modify an award.

In Michigan, the fact that the injured worker is an integral part of the employer's business does not render his travel to and from work within the course of employment.

In Nebraska, a worker can choose her physician if compensability is denied.

In Louisiana, an accident occurs in the course of employment when the worker is injured while actively engaged in the performance of his duties during work hours on the employer's premises or at other places where employment activities take the worker.

In North Carolina, medical testimony that a work incident aggravated an alleged preexisting condition can establish that the worker's condition was related to the work incident.

In New York, an employer is not liable for compensation when the injury was solely occasioned by intoxication from alcohol of the injured worker while on duty.