2023 CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (§§ 34-1-1 — 34-15-40)
Chapter 9 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION (§§ 34-9-1 — 34-9-432)
Article 7 - COMPENSATION SCHEDULES (§§ 34-9-260 — 34-9-266)
Section 34-9-261 - Compensation for total disability

While the disability to work resulting from an injury is temporarily total, the employer shall pay or cause to be paid to the employee a weekly benefit equal to two-thirds of the employee's average weekly wage but not more than $800.00 per week nor less than $50.00 per week, except that when the weekly wage is below $50.00, the employer shall pay a weekly benefit equal to the average weekly wage. The weekly benefit under this Code section shall be payable for a maximum period of 400 weeks from the date of injury; provided, however, that in the event of a catastrophic injury as defined in subsection (g) of Code Section 34-9-200.1, the weekly benefit under this Code section shall be paid until such time as the employee undergoes a change in condition for the better as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 34-9-104.

Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 259,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2023, app. to injuries that occur on or after 7/1/2023.

Amended by 2022 Ga. Laws 781,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2022.

Amended by 2019 Ga. Laws 260,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by 2016 Ga. Laws 402,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by 2015 Ga. Laws 185,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by 2013 Ga. Laws 203,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2013.

Amended by 2007 Ga. Laws 335,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2007.

Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 378,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2005.

Amended by 2003 Ga. Laws 86, § 6, eff. 7/1/2003.

Amended by 2001 Ga. Laws 221, § 6, eff. 7/1/2001.