How to calculate your PIAWE If you can’t work because of a work related injury and you have an accepted WorkCover claim in Victoria, you may be entitled to weekly payments. These payments are based on what's called your PIAWE. What is PIAWE? PIAWE means ‘pre injury...
Does PIAWE include super? Your PIAWE calculation (otherwise known as your ‘pre injury average weekly earnings’) does not include superannuation. This means that any superannuation you have been paid prior to your injury is not taken into account when your PIAWE is...
Is WorkCover ordinary time earnings? No, in most cases when it comes to the payment of WorkCover payments, you will not be paid your equivalent ordinary time earnings. WorkCover weekly payments are paid to you at the rate of 95% of your pre-injury average weekly...
WorkCover underpayment of wages - all you need to know There are a number of different times where you may feel that you are under paid by WorkCover. This article will examine why you might be underpaid by WorkCover and what the solutions are to the issue. You...
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 to include '$'). If...
All about WorkCover weekly payments (Vic) How do WorkCover weekly payments work? WorkCover weekly payments are paid to an injured worker if they have an accepted WorkCover claim, and their ability to work has been impacted by an injury. If you are unable to work or...
