What to do when your WorkCover claim is rejected (Vic) If your WorkCover claim has been rejected, if you wish to appeal the decision of the insurer you can do so by taking the matter to conciliation. However, there are some other considerations which this page will...
Can you reopen a WorkCover claim? Yes, a WorkCover claim can be reopened. The key thing is whether you actually have an entitlement to claim something, irrespective of the time that has passed. For example, is there medical evidence to support the need for a...
Using sick leave while on workers compensation What’s the difference between sick leave and WorkCover payments? WorkCover is a type of insurance that covers injured workers. If injured workers need to take time off work due to an injury or illness, then generally...
Industrial deafness claim amounts (Vic)? What does industrial deafness mean?Industrial deafness is any condition of deafness caused by regular exposure to noise in the workplace. It can also be caused by one particular noise exposure which results in some loss of...
Does WorkCover cover travel to and from work in Victoria? If you were injured on the road driving to and from work, then the WorkCover insurer would not be responsible for paying your entitlements. In this case, you would need to lodge a claim with the TAC who would...
Can an employee be terminated while on workers compensation? It’s a common question – ‘can an employee be terminated while on workers compensation?’ Here’s what the law says: You are not able to be terminated from your employment in...
How long does a WorkCover claim take? Summary A WorkCover claim typically begins with lodging a WorkCover claim form after which the insurer determines whether to accept or reject the claim. If the claim is rejected and subsequently contested, this adds to the overall...
Finding a job after a workers compensation matter Many people wonder what impact a workers compensation or WorkCover claim will have on their ability to find a new job. Will employers be hesitant to hire them if they find out they’ve had an injury or pursued a...
Does WorkCover include super? Does WorkCover include super? If you have an accepted WorkCover claim in Victoria and you are in receipt of weekly payments because you are unable to work at all, or you have a restriction in your ability to work, you are entitled to...
Victorian Workers Compensation Legislation The Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 (Vic) (WIRC Act) is the current legislation that covers Victorian WorkCover matters. It came into effect on 1 July 2014. This piece of legislation replaced two...
Can I claim workers compensation after termination? Summary You are able to claim workers compensation after termination in Victoria. Whether the claim is accepted or not will depend upon whether you satisfy the requirements under the Act. Sometimes, people that are...
WorkCover compensation payouts for shoulder injuries Under the WorkCover system, if you succeed in an impairment lump sum for a shoulder injury, you can expect to receive a minimum of approximately $16,000 (2026). You may be entitled to more if your shoulder injury is...
WorkCover light duties – what you need to know If you suffered injury at work and you cannot do the same work as before your injury, you may need to go on light duties. Sometimes these are referred to as modified duties. If you have an accepted WorkCover claim...
How long can you be on WorkCover in Victoria? Most people can stay on WorkCover payments for up to 130 weeks. Longer if they have no capacity. They’re entitled to medical expenses, generally speaking, for one year after their last weekly payment. However, the...
WorkCover payout examples (Vic) Below are some WorkCover payout examples. You can use these examples to get an idea as to what you may be entitled to. Keep in mind that the WorkCover payout examples below are just that – they’re examples for illustrative...
WorkCover Common law claims What is a WorkCover Common law claim? If you sustained injury during the course of your employment in Victoria, and that injury occurred as a result of someone else’s negligence or contributed to your injury through negligence, then...
All about WorkCover impairment claims in Victoria An impairment claim, sometimes referred to as a claim for impairment benefits or impairment benefits claim, is open to someone to pursue if they have a work related injury or illness that has resulted in permanent...
WorkCover (Vic) questions and answers. Here’s a list of common asked WorkCover questions with answers. When to report a work related injury? If you suffer an injury, you should report the injury as soon as possible. It should be reported to your employer within...
14 things to consider before making a claim for workers compensation in Victoria Before you lodge a WorkCover claim, there’s a number of things that you should consider. If you’re wondering how to make a WorkCover claim, you can visit this page. Is a WorkCover...
The WorkCover claim process in Victoria WorkCover claim process WorkCover Claim Process in Victoria This chart explains the general process for lodging a WorkCover claim in Victoria, from understanding what WorkCover is, through to lodging the claim and what happens...
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