Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

What are temporary disability payments - REPLY

If your are unable to work for more than 3 calendar days, you will get paid for a part of your lost wages. This 3-day "waiting period" will be paid, however, if your unable to work for more that 14 calendar days or are hospitalized as an in-patient. The amount of TD is generally two-thirds of your average weekly wages, up to $448.00 per week as of 7/1/95 and $490.00 per week after 7/1/96. You will receive these temporary disability payments every two weeks during the time you qualify for the benefit. This compensation stops when the treating doctor releases you for work or says that your injury has reached a point of maximum improvement.