The Arkansas Workers’ Compens-ation Commission released its revised Advisory 2000-1, which describes the maximum and minimum rates to be paid to employees who suffer job-related injuries and illnesses from Jan.1, 2006, through Dec. 31, 2006.
For work-related accidents covered by Arkansas workers’ comp laws, the maximum weekly rates in 2006 will be $488 for total disability and $366 for permanent partial disability. For accidents on and after Jan. 1, 2006, through Dec. 31, 2006, maximums for workers’ compensation weekly indemnity benefits are based on 85 percent of the state average weekly wage of $573.65.
For more information visit the AWCC’s Web site at www.awcc.state.ar.us.
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