Who pays for workers compensation? WorkSafe (WorkCover) and their authorised insurance companies pay for all benefits associated with workers compensation matters in Victoria. This is because every Victorian employer is required to take out a WorkCover workers...
Impairment benefit calculator (WorkCover VIC) This calculator will enable you to calculate your impairment benefit lump sum for WorkCover (Vic) matters. Here’s how to use the calculator: Step 1 In order to use the calculator, you need to have your overall whole...
PIAWE calculator (Vic) This calculator will enable you to calculate your Pre Injury Average Weekly earnings (sometimes referred to as ‘PIAWE’). Here’s how to use the calculator: Step 1 In the first box, enter your average gross weekly wage (no need...
WorkCover payouts for back injury If you suffer a back injury related to your employment, there are compensation options open to you under WorkCover. What we will cover on this page is lump sum compensation. Compensation relating to medical expenses and weekly...
Can WorkCover stop payments? Yes, there are a number of different times where WorkCover can stop your weekly payments. These are: If you make a return to full unrestricted work Reaching the end of the second entitlement period Fraud Non compliance If the injury is no...
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...
How long does a WorkCover claim take? In order to answer this question properly, we need to look at the different parts that make up a WorkCover claim. The first thing we need to look at is how long it takes for a WorkCover claim to be processed after it has been...
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...
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 (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 (Vic) (explained) What is WorkCover? WorkCover insurance covers the cost of any benefits if employees are injured or they become ill because of their work. It is compulsory for all Victorian employers to have WorkCover insurance, and all...
All about WorkCover stress claims in Victoria Does WorkCover cover stress leave? If you are suffering from a work related psychological injury or stress injury, you are able to lodge a WorkCover claim in Victoria. Can you claim workers compensation for stress? If you...
Your employment entitlements while on WorkCover Many people who are on WorkCover after an injury are unsure as to how their employment entitlements may/may not be impacted as a result of the WorkCover claim. Do you accrue annual leave while on workers compensation?...
What is WorkSafe Victoria? If you’ve done any reading online about WorkCover, you have no doubt noticed that there are plenty of references to WorkSafe and to WorkCover. Is there any difference between the two? Is there anything you need to know to help you navigate...
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