In calculating the Average Weekly Wage (AWW), which element is NOT typically considered?

In calculating the Average Weekly Wage (AWW), sick leave is not typically considered as part of the wage calculation. The purpose of the AWW is to determine the base income upon which compensation benefits will be calculated in the event of a work-related injury. The focus is on consistent and regular earnings rather than benefits that may be provided in unusual circumstances.

Overtime pay, bonuses, and fringe benefits are generally included in the AWW calculation because they contribute to the employee's regular earnings and reflect their total compensation package. Sick leave, however, represents a form of paid time off that an employee might use during periods of illness and does not represent actual work performed or consistent earnings from employment. It is intended as a benefit and does not reflect the typical earnings an employee would receive if they were working regularly. Therefore, it is excluded from the calculation of the Average Weekly Wage.