Difference between revisions of "Workers' Compensation Claim Benefits (7:XI)"

For long term average earnings, the Board applies formulas that reflect federal and provincial tax rate and the level of CPP and EI contributions for the immediately preceding calendar year. CPP and EI contributions are determined in a similar manner as in the short-term calculation, and do not necessarily reflect the actual CPP and EI contributions deducted from the worker. However, in estimating tax deductions, the Board will apply the basic personal amounts, EI and CPP credits, and spousal / dependent and / or caregiver credits.

:'''NOTE:''' In addition to Chapter 9 of the RSCM II, there are currently 11 practice directives that apply to the calculation of a worker’s average earnings and average net earnings.  Rather than summarize this complexity, it is best to recognize that the Board’s long-term wage rate decision is based on an “average earnings” decision and that the “average earnings” decision is important to review on its particular facts.