Are casual employees entitled to WorkCover? Yes, casual employees are entitled to claim WorkCover in Victoria just as any permanent employee would be if they suffer injury related to their employment. Unfortunately, many people are not aware of the fact that the...
WorkCover information for injured workers in Victoria
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WorkCover: who is a worker
WorkCover: who is a worker? To be eligible for WorkCover an injured person must show that they were a “worker” within the meaning WorkCover legislation in Victoria. If someone is held to not be a “worker” even though they appear to be working, they will not be...
Big changes are coming to the Fair Work Act for casual employees
Big changes are coming to the Fair Work Act for casual employees. Big changes are coming for casual workers across Australia due to employment law changes now in place under the pretext of helping job recovery and growth after the COVID-19 pandemic. The changes...