In determining compensation for partial disability, except permanent partial disability compensable under §§ 1-623.07 and 1-623.09 , the wage-earning capacity of an employee is determined by his or her actual earnings, if his or her actual earnings fairly and reasonably represent his or her wage-earning capacity. If the actual earnings of the employee do not fairly and reasonably represent his or her wage-earning capacity, or if the employee has no actual earnings, his or her wage-earning capacity as appears reasonable under the circumstances is determined with due regard to the following: The nature of his or her injury; The degree of physical impairment; His or her usual employment; His or her age; His or her qualifications for other employment; The availability of suitable employment; and Other factors or circumstances which may affect his or her wage-earning capacity as a worker with a disability. Section 1-623.14 is applicable in determining the wage-earning capacity of an employee after the beginning of partial disability.
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