California · Labor Code

LAB §4653: If the injury causes temporary total disability, the disability payment is two-thirds of the average weekly earnings during the period of such disability, consideration being given to the ability of t

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Workers' compensation law establishes that temporary total disability payments equal two-thirds of average weekly earnings during the disability period.

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If the injury causes temporary total disability, the disability payment is two-thirds of the average weekly earnings during the period of such disability, consideration being given to the ability of the injured employee to compete in an open labor market.

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