WorkCover and returning to work (Victoria) The WorkCover legislation in Victoria requires the employer and the worker to cooperate to try and return the injured worker back to work when it is safe to do so. This can be on the basis of reduced hours or duties (modified...
The WorkCover return to work obligations The WorkCover return to work obligations are a list of requirements you need to reasonably follow to ensure your weekly payments are not suspended or terminated. If you are off work because of an injury and you have an accepted...
What happens if you’re re-injured after returning to work? Summary If you are re injured after returning to work, what you will need to do will differ depending on: – whether you have an existing WorkCover claim or not – whether you want to lodge a...
Injured at work but still working? If you have a WorkCover claim It is possible to be injured at work but continue working with the injury employer while on WorkCover. It is in fact quite common for injured workers to continue working with the employer on either a...
Return to work after injury When you have an injury at work that prevents you from performing your job, there are processes in place to help get you back to work once you are able to do so, even if it’s not at your full capacity. There are laws both under the federal...
Modified duties examples when on WorkCover If you’ve been injured at work, you may not be able to go straight back to your normal role. In many WorkCover claims, a return to work happens gradually. This often involves modified duties, sometimes called suitable duties,...
Unable to return to pre injury duties – what you need to know If you are unable to return to pre injury duties after an injury, there are some options open to you. However, what your options are will vary depending upon whether; The injury is work related and...
Working while on WorkCover in Victoria Summary Many people seem to believe that if you have a WorkCover claim, you are not able to work. And that if you do work while on WorkCover, your claim is finalised. This is not correct. You are able to work while on WorkCover,...
What happens if you can’t return to work after injury? If you are unable to return to work following an injury related to your employment, there’s two different scenarios that need to be considered. 1. If you’re on WorkCover 2. If you’re not...
Can you work while on WorkCover? Working while you’re on WorkCover is something that many people seem to wonder about. The answer, however is: yes, just because you’re on WorkCover that does not mean you can’t work. However, you need to ensure you’re...
Can WorkCover force you back to work? Summary WorkCover cannot force you back to work. You should only be returning to work when you are certified medically fit to do so. In order to return to work, you’re treating doctor needs to certify that you have a capacity to...
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...
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