Can I change jobs while on WorkCover? Summary Changing jobs while on WorkCover does not automatically stop your benefits. Medical expenses and impairment benefits are typically unaffected. Weekly payments and a common law claim can be impacted, depending upon the...
Can I resign while on WorkCover? How Resigning May Affect Your WorkCover Entitlements Many workers assume that resigning while on WorkCover will automatically end all of their rights. In reality, the effect of resigning depends on why you resigned and which...
Do you accrue annual leave on WorkCover in Victoria? Summary If you have an accepted WorkCover claim in Victoria you are entitled to accrue annual leave while you’re on WorkCover in Victoria as long as a few simple conditions are met. Annual leave – what is it? Annual...
WorkCover and multiple jobs Can you work another job while receiving WorkCover compensation? Not your original job – the job related to which your injury relates. But another, alternative job. Say, for example, that you aren’t able to do your primary job...
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 that dismissal may be unfair...
WorkCover and long service leave Having a WorkCover claim does not impact the accrual of your long service leave entitlement – that is tied to your period of employment. There are however a few things you need to be aware of when it comes to long service leave...
What if you can’t physically do your job anymore? There are some options open to you if you can’t physically do your job anymore in Victoria. You may wish to see if reasonable adjustments can be made to your current job to assist you, or ask to be moved to a...
Does a WorkCover claim affect future employment? A WorkCover claim can affect future employment. However, any injury can affect your future employment. This is because if you are asked by an employer whether you have a pre-existing injury you should answer truthfully....
Can I claim WorkCover during an employment probation period? You can claim WorkCover during an employment probation period in Victoria. This is the case regardless as to whether you are a full-time, part time or casual worker. It’s also the case regardless as to...
Do employers have to accomodate injuries? Employers do need to accommodate people that have injuries. However, a distinction needs to be made between those people that have work related injuries and those who have and those who haven’t lodged a WorkCover claim....
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...
Quitting a job due to an injury: answers to common questions If you’re thinking of quitting your job because of an injury, this article should answer many of the questions you might have: Quitting a job because of an injury that isn’t work related If you’re sure the...
Ending employment while on WorkCover This article will deal with both the scenario of a worker wanting to end their employment while on WorkCover, and also the scenario where the employer wishes to end someone’s employment while they are on WorkCover. It is...
Does WorkCover come out of sick leave? No, If you receive any payments under a WorkCover claim in Victoria, these do not come out of your sick leave. WorkCover is completely separate from your accrued sick leave entitlements as a part time or full time employee. This...
Do you get sick pay if injured at work? Yes, if you have been injured at work you’ll be entitled to take sick leave if you have accrued sick leave to take and should you require time off work. However, there are some other considerations which this page will look at....
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...
Please keep in mind that the information contained on this page should not be considered legal advice and no content on this site should replace the need to obtain advice tailored to the specific facts of your case. The facts of a case can significantly alter the advice that can provided. This site only provides general advice. Read more here.
To contact Michael or Peter please visit the contact page.
