What benefits should not be included when calculating average weekly earnings?

• A. Tips
• B. Wages
• C. Medical benefits
• D. Overtime

Answer: (C)

When calculating average weekly earnings, medical benefits should not be included because average weekly earnings specifically refer to the income a worker earns from their labor, typically consisting of wages, salaries, and other direct forms of compensation. Medical benefits are not a part of direct earnings; instead, they are additional non-cash compensation provided by an employer to cover healthcare costs. Including such benefits in the calculation would distort the true measure of a worker’s actual earnings from employment.

On the other hand, tips, wages, and overtime are all forms of compensation that directly contribute to an employee's income and should be considered in the average weekly earnings calculation.