Back at work but earning less? Estimate your weekly wage-loss benefit and find out about the voucher and supplement most workers never claim.
Returning to light or modified duty at reduced pay doesn't mean your benefits stop. California pays temporary partial disability — two-thirds of the wages you've lost, up to the weekly cap. On top of that, if your employer doesn't offer qualifying work after you're permanent and stationary, you may be owed a $6,000 job-displacement voucher and possibly a $5,000 return-to-work supplement. Many workers never claim these. This tool estimates your weekly wage-loss benefit and flags what else you may be entitled to.
Likely yes. California pays temporary partial disability — two-thirds of the difference between your pre-injury average weekly wage and your reduced current earnings, up to the TD maximum ($1,764.11/week in 2026). It continues while your wage loss does.
If your employer doesn't offer you qualifying regular, modified, or alternative work within 60 days of becoming permanent and stationary, you're generally entitled to a $6,000 Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit voucher for retraining or skill enhancement (injuries on or after 1/1/2013).
A one-time $5,000 payment for workers who received an SJDB voucher and whose permanent disability award is disproportionately low compared to their wage loss (RTWSP / SB 863).
It can. For employers with 50+ employees, whether they offer you regular/modified/alternative work can adjust your PD by ±15% under LC 4658(d). It's worth confirming you're getting the right figure.
