| NEWS FLASH 10/08/2007
BREAKING NEWS:
Temporary Disability Rates to Rise Again on January 1, 2008
The Division of Workers' Compensation announced new temporary disability rates effective January 1, 2008 due to a rise in the State Average Weekly Wage pursuant to Labor Code Section 4453(a)(10).
Beginning January 1, 2008, the new maximum temporary disability rate will be $916.33 with a new minimum temporary disability rate of $137.45.
For the time frame considered in calculating the increase, the year preceding March 31, 2007, the state average weekly wage rose 3.932%, causing an equivalent rise in the temporary disability rates under the reforms set forth in SB 899, under Labor Code Section 4453(a)(10). |
Again, we thank you for your interest in FS&K Work Comp News and look forward to keeping you informed on the Workers' Compensation issues that most affect you.
Sincerely,
The FSK Newsletter Team
Jason C. Hilfrink
(Chief Legal Editor)
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