Haw. Code R. § 23-604-14 - Lost earnings

(a) Persons may be compensated for lost earnings. Factors to determine lost earnings include:

(1) Whether the person was employed at-the time of the incident;

(2) The income (including tips) after the deductions of state, federal, and FICA taxes;

(3) Substantiation from the person's employer of the payment or nonpayment of wages during the period of disability;

(4) Substantiation from the self-employed person of gross income. The supporting documents must be originals or certified copies of originals. The documents to support a claim will include, but are not limited to, general excise tax returns and Schedule C income tax returns; and

(5) The nature and period of disability, which must be certified by a medical or mental health service provider.

(6) If a medical certificate is not submitted, the lost earnings will be limited to four days.

(b) If no evidence is presented, the claim for lost earnings will be denied.

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Haw. Code R. § 23-604-14

[Eff SEP 03 1994] (Auth: HRS § 351-68) (Imp: HRS § 351-33)