An employee is unable to work while recovering from a job injury. Temporary disability benefits generally replace approximately what portion of the worker's lost wages?
a.Two-thirds (2/3) of average weekly wages
b.One-half (1/2) of average weekly wages
c.The full amount of average weekly wages
d.A flat $100 per week regardless of wages
Explanation
Temporary total disability benefits generally equal two-thirds of the worker's average weekly wages, subject to statutory minimums and maximums. They replace lost income while the worker recovers.
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