Average earnings policy review — Chapter 9 of the RS&CM

Our Policy, Regulation and Research Department is releasing a discussion paper with proposed amendments to policy on average earnings in Chapter 9 of the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume II (RS&CM).

Chapter 9 sets out WorkSafeBC’s policies regarding average earnings. WorkSafeBC must determine the amount of a worker’s average earnings at the time of the injury, as well as the worker’s average net earnings after making deductions from gross earnings. These determinations are important because they are the basis for calculating a worker’s compensation benefits.

The Policy, Regulation and Research Department is proposing updates to the policies in Chapter 9 to improve readability and address key issues raised by stakeholders and WorkSafeBC subject matter experts.

The discussion paper and information on how to provide feedback can be found here:

Proposed amendments to policy on average earnings in
Chapter 9 of the RS&CM

You’re invited to provide feedback until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024. WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors will consider stakeholder feedback before making a decision on the proposed amendments.

Policy, Regulation and Research Department
WorkSafeBC