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. As...
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...
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,...
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 you are...
