{"code":"LAB","codeName":"Labor Code","section":"4653","citation":"Lab. Code, § 4653","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND INSURANCE [3200. - 6002.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 2. COMPUTATION OF COMPENSATION [4451. - 4856.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Compensation Schedules [4550. - 4856.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4/part-2/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Disability Payments [4650. - 4664.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4/part-2/chapter-2/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1023.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If the injury causes temporary total disability, the disability payment is two-thirds of the average weekly earnings during the period of such disability, consideration being given to the ability of the injured employee to compete in an open labor market.</p>","text":"If the injury causes temporary total disability, the disability payment is two-thirds of the average weekly earnings during the period of such disability, consideration being given to the ability of the injured employee to compete in an open labor market.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/disability-payments-4653","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}