All of your jobs count when determining what your case is worth
A lot of the people that contact us have two or more jobs, especially in today's tough economy. When looking to settle your workers' compensation case or figuring out what you are owed for TTD benefits, all of these jobs matter in most cases.
The basic law is that if you have two jobs then both count in determining your average weekly wage. In other words if your full time job pays $600 a week and your part time job pays $200 a week then your average weekly wage is $800.
The catch is that the employer that you work for must be aware of the 2nd job. If they are not then only the one job will be taken into consideration.
In the end, not including the 2nd job could be the difference of thousands of dollars when figuring out what your case is worth. As we preach throughout this blog, being honest and telling the truth is key in getting the best result possible.
We are workers' compensation attorneys that help people with Illinois work injuries anywhere in IL via our statewide network of attorneys. Contact us and we will answer your questions or find the right lawyer for your situation.
