Under Virginia workers' compensation law, a construction company with 8 employees suffers a workplace injury. The injured worker's average weekly wage is $950. What is the maximum weekly compensation benefit the worker can receive?
Correct Answer
C) $633.33
Virginia workers' compensation benefits are calculated at 66⅔% of average weekly wage. $950 × 0.6667 = $633.33 per week.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Virginia workers' compensation pays 66⅔% (two-thirds) of the injured worker's average weekly wage. $950 × 0.6667 = $633.33 per week.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: $1,266.67
$1,266.67 would represent 133⅓% of the weekly wage — more than the worker earns — which is never the benefit amount. This may result from multiplying by 4/3 instead of 2/3.
Option B: $950.00
$950.00 equals 100% of the average weekly wage. Workers' comp in Virginia does not pay full wages; it pays two-thirds to incentivize return to work.
Option D: $712.50
$712.50 equals 75% of the average weekly wage. Some states use 75%, but Virginia uses 66⅔%. Do not confuse state-specific rates.
Memory Technique
Virginia = Two-Thirds. 66⅔% = 2/3. Divide the average weekly wage by 3, then multiply by 2. $950 ÷ 3 = $316.67 × 2 = $633.33.
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