The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division published instructions for calculating temporary disability, permanent disability and death benefits based on the state’s new average weekly wage, which decreased 0.15% this year.Maximum benefits will decrease by 0.15% for injuries occurring on or after July 1, 2012. The maximum temporary disability benefit is $1,118.88, compared to $1,120.55 last year.Maximum permanent partial disability benefits, permanent total disability benefits and death and burial benefits are calculated as a multiple of the average weekly wage, which decreased to $8...
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