Judge: Deported immigrant still entitled to workers' comp (illegals, employment, Republican)

[All American NYC]

An employee who is injured on the job – even if he or she is living in the country without legal permission and falsified paperwork to gain employment – is entitled to workers’ compensation, according to a first-of-its kind ruling in Delaware.....The ruling sparked outrage among some, such as state House candidate Rich Collins, who called it “ridiculous,” and cheers from others, such as Maria Matos of the Wilmington Latin American Community Center, who said it is simply “the right thing to do.”

I think this judge needs to retire or take this to the Supreme court.

[BigDGeek]

Same stuff, different day...more freebies for freeloading illegal scum.

[Benicar]

Well, this should substantially increase the number of illegals filing for worker's comp from staged injuries. Unlike citizens, who are routinely investigated to detect fraud, they will not be monitored once they're deported. They can work when they return home, and still collect U.S. worker's comp. What a cushy deal. I suppose next, if an illegal is injured while crossing the border, they'll be entitled to disability payments.

[BigDGeek]

Originally Posted by Benicar

Well, this should substantially increase the number of illegals filing for worker's comp from staged injuries. Unlike citizens, who are routinely investigated to detect fraud, they will not be monitored once they're deported. They can work when they return home, and still collect U.S. worker's comp. What a cushy deal. I suppose next, if an illegal is injured while crossing the border, they'll be entitled to disability payments.

Don't give them any ideas!

[mco65]

Interesting that both R and D disagree with the ruling..
State Rep. John Atkins, D- Millsboro, said the ruling is bad policy.
Atkins’ Republican challenger for the Delaware House, Rich Collins, also disagrees with the ruling.

It's an interesting case that will end up at least in the state Supreme Courts hands... From the outside it looks like a no brainer.. but not so fast, one could argue that the outcome of this case could dissuade or persuade employees to hire illegals...

In my eyes, its like holding a home owner responsible when a burglar falls down and breaks his leg on their property.. seems asinine but stranger things have happened..