At what age does WorkCover stop? Most WorkCover entitlements are not tied to age. That is, they don't stop because you hit a certain age. There is however, one WorkCover entitlement that is tied to age. WorkCover weekly payments will in some instances stop once a...
The WorkCover return to work obligations The WorkCover return to work obligations are a list of requirements you need to reasonably follow to ensure your weekly payments are not suspended or terminated. If you are off work because of an injury and you have an accepted...
When do you need a certificate of capacity? You need a certificate of capacity when you want to claim weekly payments from the WorkCover insurer. Certificates only required when claiming weekly payments Certificates of capacity are only required if you want to claim...
Reinstatement of weekly payments It can be possible to have your weekly payments under the WorkCover scheme reinstated at some point after they have ceased. This page goes into the circumstances in which you might apply for reinstatement and what you can expect to...
Continuation of weekly payments after 130 weeks In most instances, once a person on weekly payments hits the 130 week mark, their payments are likely to be terminated. There are two instances in which a person will be entitled to weekly payments continuing beyond the...
WorkCover and returning to work (Victoria) The WorkCover legislation in Victoria requires the employer and the worker to cooperate to try and return the injured worker back to work when it is safe to do so. This can be on the basis of reduced hours or duties (modified...
Quitting a job due to an injury: answers to common questions If you’re thinking of quitting your job because of an injury, this article should answer many of the questions you might have: Quitting a job because of an injury that isn’t work related If you’re sure the...
What happens if you can't return to work after injury? If you are unable to return to work following an injury related to your employment, there's two different scenarios that need to be considered. 1. If you're on WorkCover 2. If you're not on WorkCover. If you're...
Ending employment while on WorkCover This article will deal with both the scenario of a worker wanting to end their employment while on WorkCover, and also the scenario where the employer wishes to end someone's employment while they are on WorkCover. It is important...
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...
WorkCover payments after 130 weeks Anyone that’s injured in Victoria is entitled to pursue a WorkCover claim for compensation. As part of that WorkCover claim, one entitlement is weekly payments of compensation if the person cannot work or is restricted in their...
Can an employee be terminated while on workers compensation? It's a common question - 'can an employee be terminated while on workers compensation?' Here's what the law says: You are not able to be terminated from your employment in Victoria just because you made a...
Can I resign while on WorkCover? Yes, you can. However, you need to be aware that on some occasions your entitlements under the WorkCover scheme (Vic) may be impacted. To ensure they are not, you should make it clear that the reason you are resigning is because...
