§ 4653

California Labor Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

If the injury causes temporary total disability, the disability payment is two-thirds of the average weekly earnings during the period of such disability, consideration being given to the ability of the injured employee to compete in an open labor market.

(Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1023.)

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