Part Two-Normal Weekly Earnings

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings

Determining Normal Weekly Earnings

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/determining-normal-weekly-earnings

NWE Incorporating Allowances

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/nwe-incorporating-allowances

What 'Relevant Period' Means

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/nwe-incorporating-allowances/what-relevant-period-means

No allowances or overtime

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/nwe-incorporating-allowances/what-relevant-period-means/no-allowances-or-overtime

Allowances and no overtime

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/nwe-incorporating-allowances/what-relevant-period-means/allowances-and-no-overtime

Just overtime

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/nwe-incorporating-allowances/what-relevant-period-means/just-overtime

Shift work

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/nwe-incorporating-allowances/what-relevant-period-means/shift-work

Allowances and overtime

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/nwe-incorporating-allowances/what-relevant-period-means/allowances-and-overtime

Other changes in relevant period

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/nwe-incorporating-allowances/what-relevant-period-means/other-changes-relevant-period

Adjusting The 'Relevant Period'

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/adjusting-relevant-period

Notional Relevant Periods

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/adjusting-relevant-period/notional-relevant-periods

Reduced Or Nil Earnings

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/adjusting-relevant-period/reduced-or-nil-earnings

Adding In Allowances

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/adding-allowances

Providing For Allowance Variations

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/adding-allowances/providing-allowance-variations

Other Considerations

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/other-considerations

Earnings From Other Employment

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/other-considerations/earnings-other-employment

What Earnings To Take Into Account

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/other-considerations/what-earnings-take-account

Shortness Of Relevant Period

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/other-considerations/shortness-relevant-period

Updating NWE

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/updating-nwe

Variations Due To Award, Industrial And Other Agreements

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/updating-nwe/variations-due-award-industrial-and-other-agreements

How To Calculate NWE Percentage Increases

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/updating-nwe/how-calculate-nwe-percentage-increases

Increasing Components Of The NWE

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/updating-nwe/increasing-components-nwe

Reductions In NWE Without Affecting Minimum Earnings

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/updating-nwe/reductions-nwe-without-affecting-minimum-earnings

Paragraph (a)

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/updating-nwe/reductions-nwe-without-affecting-minimum-earnings/paragraph

Paragraph (b) (i)

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/updating-nwe/reductions-nwe-without-affecting-minimum-earnings/paragraph-b-i

Paragraph (b) (ii)

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/updating-nwe/reductions-nwe-without-affecting-minimum-earnings/paragraph-b-ii

Applying section 8 (10) to ex-employees

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/updating-nwe/reductions-nwe-without-affecting-minimum-earnings/applying-section-8-10-ex-employees

Maintenance Of NWE When Injured Outside Australia

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/updating-nwe/maintenance-nwe-when-injured-outside-australia

Under contract

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/updating-nwe/maintenance-nwe-when-injured-outside-australia/under-contract

Completed contract

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/updating-nwe/maintenance-nwe-when-injured-outside-australia/completed-contract

NWE For Employees Further Injured While Receiving Compensation

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/nwe-employees-further-injured-while-receiving-compensation

Section 6 (1) (b) (viii) cases

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/nwe-employees-further-injured-while-receiving-compensation/section-6-1-b-viii-cases

Redeployment/grtw cases

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/nwe-employees-further-injured-while-receiving-compensation/redeploymentgrtw-cases

NWE And PRACSYS

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/nwe-and-pracsys

Creating And Amending Nwes

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/creating-and-amending-nwes

Adjusting Nwes

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/creating-and-amending-nwes/adjusting-nwes

The Automatic Update Program

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/automatic-update-program

Procedures For Bulk Updates

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/procedures-bulk-updates

Procedures For 'Create NWE Adjustment Requests'

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/procedures-bulk-updates/procedures-create-nwe-adjustment-requests

Procedures For 'Amend NWE Adjustment Requests'

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/procedures-bulk-updates/procedures-amend-nwe-adjustment-requests

Things To Be Aware Of

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/procedures-bulk-updates/things-be-aware

Expected Outcomes

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/procedures-bulk-updates/expected-outcomes

The 'Cannot Automatically Update' Diary

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/procedures-bulk-updates/expected-outcomes/cannot-automatically-update-diary

The 'Overpayment for Dof Payee' Diary

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/procedures-bulk-updates/expected-outcomes/overpayment-dof-payee-diary

Case Law

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/case-law

Wayne Richards

Normal Weekly Earnings (NWE) provide the basis for determining an employee's compensation entitlement while he or she is off work, or back at reduced hours or work capacity.

NWE is calculated under:

  • section 8 (normal weekly earnings);

  •        sections 8 (1) to (5) – initial NWE calculations.
  •        sections 8 (6) to (9) – variations (increase or decrease) to initial NWE.
  •        section 8 (10) –correctional adjustment to NWE.

The general principle to calculating NWE is that it should equal what the employee would have been paid had the injury not occurred.

In then updating NWE, the legislation does not intend that an exact dollar for dollar payment be made.  Rather, broad application of earnings is applied to ensure that any relevant changes are reflected generally in the employee's NWE.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-ten-incapacity-payments/part-two-normal-weekly-earnings/case-law/wayne-richards