Workers' comp guides
What injured workers in each state ask most: how much the weekly check is, when it starts, how long it lasts and what happens on light duty. Every figure links to its source.
Alabama Workers' Comp Pay 2026: New July Rates and the 3-Day Wait
Alabama workers' comp for injuries from July 1, 2026: 66⅔% of wages up to $1,219 a week, a $335 minimum, the 3-day wait, 21-day rule and 300 weeks of TPD.
California Workers' Comp Pay 2026: TTD Rates, Wait and Time Limits
California workers' comp pays two-thirds of wages in 2026, up to $1,764.11 a week with a $264.61 minimum. The 3-day wait, first check and 104-week limit.
Kentucky Workers' Comp TTD 2026: What You're Paid While Off Work
Kentucky TTD for 2026 injuries: 66⅔% of your average weekly wage, a $1,277.99 maximum and $232.36 minimum, the two-week rule and how light duty is handled.
Missouri Workers' Comp TTD and TPD 2026: Rates and Light Duty
Missouri workers' comp for injuries from July 1, 2026: two-thirds of wages up to $1,294.71 a week, a $40 minimum, the 3-day wait and 100 weeks of partial pay.
How Much Does Workers' Comp Pay in North Carolina? (2026)
North Carolina workers' comp pays 66⅔% of your average weekly wage in 2026, up to $1,446 a week with a $30 minimum. The 7-day wait, 21-day rule and limits.
New York Workers' Comp Max Weekly Benefit 2026: $1,281.50 Explained
New York workers' comp for injuries from July 1, 2026: two-thirds of wages up to $1,281.50 a week, a $384.45 minimum, the 7-day wait and reduced-earnings pay.
Pennsylvania Workers' Comp Rates 2026: The Four-Tier Table
Pennsylvania workers' comp for 2026: a $1,394 maximum, the flat $697 band, 90% for low wages, the 7-day wait, 500 weeks of partial pay and the 104-week IRE.
South Carolina Workers' Comp Pay 2026: Weekly Rate and Limits
South Carolina workers' comp for 2026: 66⅔% of wages up to $1,189.94 a week, a $75 minimum, the 14-day rule, 340 weeks of partial pay and a 500-week cap.
Tennessee Workers' Comp Rates July 2026: Weekly Max and Minimum
Tennessee workers' comp for injuries from July 1, 2026: 66⅔% of wages, a $1,488.30 temporary maximum and $202.95 minimum, the 15-day notice and 14-day rules.
Texas Workers' Comp TIBs 2026–2027: How Much and When Checks Start
Texas TIBs pay 70% of lost wages. For injuries from Oct 1, 2026 the cap is $1,314 a week. The first-week rule, 104-week limit and filing deadlines explained.
Light Duty and Workers' Comp: How Partial Disability Pay Works
Back on light duty at lower pay? How temporary partial disability is calculated in 10 states, how long it lasts, and what happens if you refuse a light-duty job.
Workers' Comp Average Weekly Wage: How It's Calculated
Your average weekly wage sets every workers' comp check. How states calculate it, what counts as wages, and the mistakes that cause underpayment.