If you don't earn as much as you did before you were injured, you may be eligible to receive TPD payments. These are usually two-thirds of your lost wages. You can't receive more than a maximum weekly amount set by law. Depending on the wages you were earning before you were injured, you may receive less than two-thirds of your lost wages. For an example, click here.
Different rules apply to low-wage workers.
You should receive this payment from a claims administrator , a person who handles workers' compensation claims for your employer. The claims administrator must also send you a letter explaining how the payment amount was calculated. After the first payment, TD benefits must be paid every two weeks, for as long as you are eligible. If the claims administrator can't determine whether your injury is covered by workers' compensation, he or she may delay your first TD payment while investigating. A delay is usually not longer than 90 days.