Ga. Code § 34-9-262

Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 374

Section 34-9-262 - Compensation for temporary partial disability

Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 34-9-263, where the disability to work resulting from the injury is partial in character but temporary in quality, the employer shall pay or cause to be paid to the employee a weekly benefit equal to two-thirds of the difference between the average weekly wage before the injury and the average weekly wage the employee is able to earn thereafter but not more than $533.00 per week for a period not exceeding 350 weeks from the date of injury.

OCGA § 34-9-262

Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 259,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2023, app. to injuries that occur on or after 7/1/2023.

Amended by 2022 Ga. Laws 781,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2022.

Amended by 2019 Ga. Laws 260,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by 2016 Ga. Laws 402,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by 2015 Ga. Laws 185,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by 2013 Ga. Laws 203,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2013.

Amended by 2007 Ga. Laws 335,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2007.

Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 378,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2005.

Amended by 2003 Ga. Laws 86, § 7, eff. 7/1/2003.

Amended by 2001 Ga. Laws 221, § 7, eff. 7/1/2001.