Workers' Compensation - Average Weekly Wage - Multiple Employers

HB 1455 revises how Maryland calculates average weekly wages for workers injured on the job when they held multiple concurrent jobs. It requires combining wages from all employers at the time of injury to determine compensation, directly affecting covered employees with multiple jobs who suffer work-related injuries. The bill includes specific rules for certain workers, such as Baltimore County auxiliary police officers, volunteer firefighters, and natural resources fire fighters, ensuring their wages are calculated using alternative methods when needed. It also mandates that the Subsequent Injury Fund or Uninsured Employers’ Fund reimburse employers for compensation paid under these revised calculations. The changes apply to temporary disability claims under Sections 9-615 and 9-621 of the Maryland Labor and Employment Code.