Injury at work with no sick leave (Vic) If you suffer an injury at work and you have no sick leave to fall back on, there are some options that are open to you. These are; WorkCover Income protection TPD Accessing superannuation Annual leave or long service leave...
All about WorkCover statutory counter offers (Vic) During a WorkCover claim you may have heard the term WorkCover counter offer or WorkCover statutory counter offer referred to. This is an offer made on your behalf (usually) by your lawyer, during a common law lump...
I had an accident at work but it was my fault If you’ve had an accident at work and suffered an injury – and it the accident was your fault – it might surprise you to learn that you might still be entitled to compensation under the Victorian WorkCover...
When can you claim workers compensation in Victoria? You can claim workers compensation in Victoria when you suffer an injury, illness or condition that is connected to employment. This page will explore things further. Workers compensation claim criteria In order to...
Do I need a return to work certificate in Victoria? If you have a WorkCover claim in Victoria and you want to return to work, you might be wondering whether you need a return to work certificate. What is a return to work certificate? Technically speaking, under the...
How do I make a claim for loss of earnings? (Vic) If you have been injured at work, it is possible to claim for your loss of earnings. Generally speaking, there are two ways that the WorkCover system can compensate you for your loss of earnings. This article will...
WorkCover and unfair dismissal If you have a work related injury (or condition or illness), generally speaking, you are not able to be terminated from work because of that injury. If you are terminated because of the injury, in some cases you may be able to pursue an...
All about WorkCover mediations (Vic) If you’ve been in the WorkCover system long enough, you may have heard a WorkCover mediation being mentioned. This article will explore the WorkCover mediation process, and when a mediation may occur. What is a WorkCover...
What qualifies as a work related injury under WorkCover? What qualifies as a work related injury under the WorkCover system is an injury (or condition or illness) that is in some way related to your employment. It can be an injury that occurred as a result of one...
I hurt my back at work what should I do? Work related back injuries are very common. In Victoria, recent WorkSafe Victoria data shows that around 15% of all injuries suffered at work are to the back. Here are your options if you suffer a back injury at work. Get...
How long after a work related accident can you sue? (Vic) Let’s start with this – you can make a claim for WorkCover compensation (medical expenses and weekly payments) as soon as you’re injured. Now if we move on to lump sums, the timing of when you can “sue”...
Who do you tell if you suffer a work related injury or illness? (Vic) If you have suffered a work related injury or illness in Victoria, you have a few options in terms of who tell. Yes, you should let your employer know and you should report your work related injury...
Is WorkCover a salary? (Vic) In one sense, WorkCover is a salary. If you have an accepted WorkCover claim in Victoria, one of your potential entitlements is the payment of weekly payments to cover some of your lost wages. However, it is important to keep in mind that...
Claiming TPD while on WorkCover (Vic) Can I claim TPD while on WorkCover? Yes, you can claim TPD while you’re on WorkCover and in fact it is a good idea to do so. However, it is important to get your timing right. This article will explain things in more detail....
This is what happens when WorkCover ends (Vic) This sounds like a simple question – but as is often the case with the law, we need to know more about the specifics of the case before we can dig deeper. The first thing to ask is when you say WorkCover is ending,...
Fit for work certificates (Vic) – what you need to know This article will assume that you have a WorkCover claim on foot and that your ability to work has been impacted by an injury, illness or condition related to your employment. It will also assume that you...
Can a doctor lodge a WorkCover claim (Vic)? No, a doctor is not able to lodge a WorkCover claim on your behalf in Victoria. A doctor can provide you with the WorkCover claim form, a WorkCover certificate (called a certificate of capacity) and they can help you to...
Can I change jobs while on WorkCover (Vic)? If you have a WorkCover claim on foot many people may wonder whether they are able to leave their job for a new job, and not have their WorkCover entitlements impacted. The short answer is yes, a person is able to leave a...
I got injured at work, do I need a lawyer? The reality is that you don’t need a lawyer in every matter involving an injury at work. If you are not intending to pursue a WorkCover claim then in most cases you won’t need to engage a lawyer. Just make sure...
WorkCover and an aggravation of a pre existing condition (Vic) I’ve had clients think that they were not able to pursue a WorkCover claim because they have a pre-existing injury that was aggravated by a work related incident or during the course of their...
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