The purpose of this practice directive is to assist WorkSafeBC officers in applying Policy item #68.61, Workers Deducting Business and/or Equipment Expenses, of the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume II (“RSCM”) to determine average earnings for workers who deduct business and/or equipment expenses. It also addresses specific issues related to fishers who deduct business and/or equipment expenses, as per RSCM Policy item #68.62, Fishers.