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New Minimum and Maximum Compensation Rates in the District of Columbia

The maximum compensation rate in the District of Columbia is now $1534.44. The minimum is $383.86. This represents a 0.9% increase. Please note: The minimum rate does NOT apply to temporary total or permanent partial disability. The minimum rate applies only to permanent total disability. For example, if the claimant earns $300 per week, the […]

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Virginia Workers’ Compensation Legislative Update

EFFECTIVE July 1, 2020 The Virginia Legislature has passed a new law, adding § 65.2-601.2 to the Workers’ Compensation Act. The law was passed to address Virginia falling behind other states in the average time a worker remains unpaid for workers’ compensation benefits. Beginning July 1, 2020, the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission will issue a […]

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