Delaware and New York 2022-2023 Average Weekly Wage Rates

Delaware and New York have released the 2022-2023 workers’ compensation temporary disability benefit rates based on the statewide average weekly wage. These rates take effect July 1, 2022.

Delaware:

The Delaware Department of Labor has released the new workers’ compensation rates. Delaware Secretary of Labor, Karryl Hubbard, has announced that the average weekly wage in Delaware for 2022 is $1,234.04. Pursuant to this figure, the maximum weekly workers’ compensation rate will increase to $822.70 and the minimum workers’ compensation rate will now increase to $274.24. These figures represent an increase of $24.74 and $8.25, respectively, from the previous maximum and minimums set forth last year. The rate changes become effective July 1, 2022.

If you have any questions, please contact our Delaware workers’ compensation attorneys.

New York:

The New York Workers’ Compensation Board has released the new workers’ compensation rates. In New York, on July 1, 2022, there will be a change in the max temporary disability rate to $1,125.46, up from $1,062.05. The rate change becomes effective on July 1, 2022. Click here to view the full rate chart.

If you have any questions, please contact our New York workers’ compensation attorneys.