Wis. Admin. Code Department of Workforce Development DWD 80.34

Current through September 30, 2024

Section DWD 80.34 - Loss of earning capacity

(1) Any department determinations as to loss of earning capacity for injuries arising under s. 102.44(2) and (3), Stats., shall take into account the effect of the injured employee's permanent physical and mental limitations resulting from the injury upon present and potential earnings in view of the following factors:

(a) Age;

(b) Education;

(c) Training;

(d) Previous work experience;

(e) Previous earnings;

(f) Present occupation and earnings;

(g) Likelihood of future suitable occupational change;

(h) Efforts to obtain suitable employment;

(i) Willingness to make reasonable change in a residence to secure suitable employment;

(j) Success of and willingness to participate in reasonable physical and vocational rehabilitation program; and

(k) Other pertinent evidence.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Workforce Development DWD 80.34

Cr. Register, September, 1982, No. 321, eff. 10-1-82.