278 A.D. 598 | N.Y. App. Div. | 1951
Claimant has had awards for reduced earnings from January 11, 1949, to July 13, 1949, which are challenged by the employer on this appeal on the ground that the reduction in earnings during that period was not due to claimant’s injury, but due to work conditions affecting the entire factory and all coworkers. Claimant was injured July 18, 1945. His average weekly wage was then $48.53. He was paid compensation during total disability and when he was able to work only part time. The employer assigned claimant to lighter work, and the time arrived when his earnings equalled or