Will an employee injured at work automatically receive compensation from their employer? No. In some instances, and employer may offer to compensate a person that has suffered an injury at work by way of payment of medical expenses and/or lost wages. However, there is...
WorkCover information for injured workers in Victoria
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If I get injured at work do I get paid?
If I get injured at work do I get paid? If you get injured at work, and that injury is in some way related to your employment, then it is possible to be paid compensation for some of your lost earnings if your ability to work is impacted. In order to be paid, you must...
Who pays for workers compensation (Vic)?
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...
WorkCover payout for back injury
WorkCover payouts for back injuryWhen you injure your back at work there are a number of different compensation options open to you. What we will cover in this article is lump sum compensation. Compensation relating to medical expenses and weekly payments are covered...