Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Florida Principle and Practice Licensure Practice Exam

In most cases, if an employee receives social security disability, and workers' compensation payments at the same time, both payments together cannot be more than __________ of what the employee was earning before injury.

1. A. 50%

2. B. 60%

3. C. 70%

4. D. 80%

The correct answer is: D. 80%

When an employee is receiving both Social Security disability benefits and workers' compensation payments, the combined total of these payments is subject to limitations to prevent recipients from exceeding a certain percentage of their previous earnings. The correct answer, which indicates that the total cannot exceed 80% of what the employee was earning before the injury, reflects the intent of these programs to provide support without inadvertently rewarding individuals for being out of work beyond a threshold considered reasonable. This 80% cap established ensures that while employees are compensated for their inability to work, they do not receive a windfall that exceeds their prior wages. This policy helps to maintain fairness within the system while still providing necessary financial assistance to those who are unable to perform their jobs due to disability or injury.