Court Explains Calculation of Average Weekly Wage With 40-Hour Maximum

The Montana Workers' Compensation Court clarified the proper calculation of an injured worker’s "average weekly wage received at the time of the injury, subject to a maximum of 40 hours a week." Case: Andrews v. Montana State Fund, No. 2022-5957, 11/09/2022, published. Facts: Tanya Andrews suffered injuries while working as a janitor in 2019. She worked in a modified job and suffered a partial wage loss as a result. Her employer had workers’ compensation coverage from Montana State Fund, which determined that Andrews was entitled to temporary partial disability ben...