Connecticut's Labor Commissioner has set the state average weekly wage at $1,005, which will trigger a change in the maximum compensation rate for total disability on Oct. 1.
Survivors of worker who died as a result of work injury or illness also are eligible for the total disability maximum of $1,005.
The maximum compensation rate for partial disability (incapacity), i.e., benefits pursuant to Sec. 31-308, is equivalent to the average weekly earnings of production and related workers will be $786. That amount is based on a state average weekly wage of manufacturing in Connecticut.
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