What's Hot in Workers' Comp - Special DE Alert

The Secretary of Labor, Karryl Hubbard, has announced the average weekly wage in Delaware for calendar year 2021 is $1,234.04. This wage figure was derived from data from employers participating in the State’s unemployment insurance system. Based on this weekly wage figure, effective July 1, 2022, the maximum weekly workers compensation rate will be $822.70. The minimum workers' compensation rate will be $274.24. These rates will apply to any injury occurring in the State of Delaware on or after July 1, 2022.

The updated workers' compensation rate chart can be found here: https://labor.delaware.gov/divisions/industrial-affairs/workers-comp/ 
 
If you have any questions, please reach out to any of our Delaware workers’ compensation attorneys at 302-552-4300.
 

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