If you return to work and earn less than you did at the time of the accident, New York State Workers’ Compensation law provides that you are entitled to money benefits equal to 2/3 of the difference between your pre-injury wage and your post-injury wage, subject to some statutory maximums and minimums depending on the date of accident.

This calculator will assist you in estimating your reduced earnings weekly benefit.

You begin with the date range of your injury. This will determine the maximum and minimum benefit you are entitled to.
Select a Date Range7/1/1992 to 6/30/20077/1/2007 to 6/30/20087/1/2008 to 6/30/20097/1/2009 to 6/30/20107/1/2010 to 6/30/20117/1/2011 to 6/30/20127/1/2012 to 6/30/20137/1/2013 to 6/30/20147/1/2014 to 6/30/20157/1/2015 to 6/30/2016

Next, enter your Average Weekly Wage from before the accident. If you’ve already received a decision, this is usually set forth on the first or second one. If you don’t know your Average Weekly Wage, you may estimate it using our calculator.

Pre-Accident Average Weekly Wage$

Now, enter your new Average Weekly Wage (post-injury).

New Average Weekly Wage$

Calculate Reduced Earnings Benefit

Your Estimated Weekly Reduced Earnings Benefit:

The concept of reduced earnings is particularly important in cases where it is likely that an injured worker has a permanent partial disability, as it will control the amount of the weekly cash benefit.