Maximum Weekly Benefits for Injured Workers Increase by 4%

The Kansas Department of Labor announced an increase in the maximum weekly benefit for injured workers and the minimum weekly benefits paid to dependents. Starting July 1 until June 30, 2016, the maximum weekly benefit will increase to $616, a 4% increase from the current rate of $594. The minimum weekly benefit will be $25. The increase is related to the state’s average weekly wage, which is also increasing by 4% from $791.62 to $821.42.  The minimum weekly benefit rate paid for dependents of family members killed on the job will be $411.  The maximum total compensation fo...