Section 80.34. Loss of earning capacity.

 

(1)  Any department determinations as to loss of earning capacity for injuries arising under s. 102.44 (2) and (3) , Stats., shall take into account the effect of the injured employee's permanent physical and mental limitations resulting from the injury upon present and potential earnings in view of the following factors:

(a) Age;

(b) Education;

(c) Training;

(d) Previous work experience;

(e) Previous earnings;

(f) Present occupation and earnings;

(g) Likelihood of future suitable occupational change;

(h) Efforts to obtain suitable employment;

(i) Willingness to make reasonable change in a residence to secure suitable employment;

(j) Success of and willingness to participate in reasonable physical and vocational rehabilitation program; and

(k) Other pertinent evidence.

Cr. Register, September, 1982, No. 321 , eff. 10-1-82.