s 78
In forceMeaning of paid work—pt 2.4
Chapter 2Motor accident injuries—defined benefits
Part 2.4Defined benefits—income replacement benefits
Division 2.4.1Income replacement benefits—important concepts
78 Meaning of paid work—pt 2.4
(1)
For this part, a person is in paid work if the person is engaged in any work for remuneration or other financial benefit—
(a)
whether as an employee, a self-employed individual or otherwise; and
(b)
whether the person was in full-time or part-time work; and
(c)
whether or not the person was on paid leave.
Note The injured person’s pre-injury weekly income is worked out under s 81, s 82, s 83 or s 84.
(2)
The MAI guidelines may make provision for what is, or is not, taken to be paid work.
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