Maryland HB1486 modifies workers' compensation rules for employees injured while working for multiple employers.

Maryland HB1486 revises the computation of average weekly wages for workers' compensation claims. It allows combining wages from multiple employments if the employee was injured while working for more than one employer. The bill specifies that the highest wage from concurrent employments should be used if applicable. It also mandates that the Subsequent Injury Fund reimburse the employer for additional compensation paid under certain conditions. The changes apply only to claims arising after the bill's effective date of October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB1486 modifies workers' compensation rules for employees injured while working for multiple employers.

Maryland HB1486 revises the computation of average weekly wages for workers' compensation claims. It allows combining wages from multiple employments if the employee was injured while working for more than one employer. The bill specifies that the highest wage from concurrent employments should be used if applicable. It also mandates that the Subsequent Injury Fund reimburse the employer for additional compensation paid under certain conditions. The changes apply only to claims arising after the bill's effective date of October 1, 2026.