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November 16th, 2009:

What benefits am I entitled to if my employer reduces my work hours and pay because of my workers’ compensation injury?

When an employer reduces the injured employee’s hours or pay because of her workers’ compensation accident, the employer may be required to pay a portion of the difference between the average weekly wage before the accident and the average weekly wage after the accident.  The difference in these wages would be taken at a 2/3 rate of pay.  This is called temporary partial disability.  These benefits (more…)