Vermont § 642 - Temporary total disability benefits
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 642 — Temporary total disability benefits, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 642. Temporary total disability benefits
- (a)(1) Where the injury causes total disability for work, during the disability, but not
including the first three days with the day of the accident to be counted as the first
day unless the employee received full wages for that day, the employer shall pay the
injured employee a weekly compensation equal to two-thirds of the employee’s average
weekly wages. (2) The weekly compensation shall be in an amount that is not more than the maximum nor
less than the minimum weekly compensation. (3) Compensation paid pursuant to this subsection shall be adjusted on the first July
1 following the receipt of 26 weeks of benefits and annually on each subsequent July
1, so that the compensation continues to bear the same percentage relationship to
the average weekly wage in the State as it did at the time of injury. [Subdivision (b)(1) effective until July 1, 2028; see also subdivision (b)(1) effective
July 1, 2028 set out below.] (b)(1) In addition to the amount paid pursuant to subsection
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 642
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 642 cover?
Section 642 ("Temporary total disability benefits") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 642?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 642 apply to my situation?
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