Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit (SJDB)
Legal basis: LC §4658.7
Definition
A non-transferable voucher provided to injured workers who sustain permanent partial disability and whose employer does not offer modified or alternative work within 60 days of permanent and stationary status. The voucher amount ranges from $4,000 to $8,000 based on disability level and can be used for education, training, or skill enhancement.
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What is a Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit (SJDB)?
A non-transferable voucher provided to injured workers who sustain permanent partial disability and whose employer does not offer modified or alternative work within 60 days of permanent and stationary status. The voucher amount ranges from $4,000 to $8,000 based on disability level and can be used for education, training, or skill enhancement.
What is the legal basis for SJDB in California workers' compensation?
Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit is governed by LC §4658.7 under California workers' compensation law. This statute defines the requirements, procedures, and standards for supplemental job displacement benefit in the workers' compensation system as of 2026.
How does supplemental job displacement benefit affect a workers' compensation claim?
Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit plays an important role in determining the outcome of a workers' compensation claim in California. Understanding this concept helps injured workers, attorneys, and physicians navigate the claims process more effectively.