WorkCover payment rates in Victoria This page covers the WorkCover payment rates in Victoria for each of the benefits you can receive and any minimum or maximum amounts payable. Medical and like expenses rates As with most insurance schemes, the amount WorkCover will...
Can I be terminated while on WorkCover? Summary You are not able to be terminated from your employment in Victoria just because you made a WorkCover claim or because you have an injury. If an employer does terminate your job when you are on WorkCover there are legal...
What to do when you have problems with WorkCover Unfortunately, sometimes people that have WorkCover claims report experiencing problems. Below are a list of common problems that a person on WorkCover might experience, along with steps you can take to deal with the...
What is WorkCover leave? Summary In Victoria, technically there is nothing called ‘WorkCover leave’. WorkCover leave is not an official legal term under Victorian workers compensation laws. The expression is commonly used by employers and workers to describe a period...
When can you claim workers compensation in Victoria? Summary You can claim workers compensation in Victoria when you suffer an injury, illness or condition that is connected to employment. Workers compensation claim criteria In order to successfully have a workers...
WorkCover payout examples (Vic) Below are some WorkCover payout examples. You can use these examples to get an idea as to what you may be entitled to. Keep in mind that the WorkCover payout examples below are just that - they're examples for illustrative purposes....
How long does it take to get WorkCover payments? If the WorkCover insurer accepts your claim, it should take 4-6 weeks (approximately) from when you completed and signed the claim form, for you to get WorkCover payments. If you want to read more about how long you...
WorkCover make up pay - how it works WorkCover weekly payments are not paid at 100% of your pre-injury average weekly earnings. Weekly payments commence at 95% of your pre injury earnings and later on drop down to 80%. The WorkCover insurer will not pay you full wages...
WorkCover or income protection? WorkCover is designed to assist people if they’ve been injured or suffered a condition that has some connection to employment. Income protection is a type of insurance that is designed to pay you a regular benefit if you can’t work...
All about WorkCover weekly payments WorkCover weekly payments are income payments 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 have a restricted work...
Your final certificate of capacity There’s nothing in the WorkCover legislation (laws) that refers to a “final certificate of capacity”. So it’s not a legal term, but it is a term you will see used to describe a couple of different concepts. You might get a “final...
Do you get paid normally on WorkCover? If you lodge a WorkCover claim in Victoria and it gets accepted, in some instances you'll be entitled to be paid income replacement benefits. These are sometimes referred to as weekly payments of compensation. You are entitled...
Is income protection the same as workers compensation? No, income protection and workers compensation payments (WorkCover) are different things. Income protection a type of insurance that will pay you a regular income benefit if you're unable to work because of an...
Does WorkCover include super? Does WorkCover include super? If you have an accepted WorkCover claim in Victoria and you are in receipt of weekly payments because you are unable to work at all, or you have a restriction in your ability to work, you are entitled to...
WorkCover (Vic) questions and answers. Here's a list of common asked WorkCover questions with answers. When to report a work related injury? If you suffer an injury, you should report the injury as soon as possible. It should be reported to your employer within 30...
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...
Unable to return to pre injury duties - what you need to know If you are unable to return to pre injury duties after an injury, there are some options open to you. However, what your options are will vary depending upon whether; The injury is work related and you have...
WorkCover weekly payments indexation If you’re in receipt of WorkCover weekly payments, your payments will be reviewed every year. This means that they may be adjusted slightly. Any adjustment in your weekly payments is based on movements in the state average weekly...
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 compensated,...
WorkCover payments and public holidays in Victoria Do you get paid public holidays when on workcover in Victoria? You don’t get paid for public holidays while on WorkCover in the same way that you would if you were not on WorkCover. When on WorkCover, public holidays...
I hurt my back at work what should I do? Work related back injuries are very common. In Victoria, recent WorkSafe Victoria data shows that around 15% of all injuries suffered at work are to the back. Here are your options if you suffer a back injury at work. Get...
Sick leave or WorkCover - what should I take? If you suffer a work related injury, you may consider using your sick leave instead of lodging a WorkCover claim if you need time off work. For example, you may wish to do so if you have a significant amount of sick leave...
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...
WorkCover claim settled - what now? When most people refer to their WorkCover claim having settled, what they’re usually referring to is that they’ve settled a lump sum claim. This article will look at what happens once your claim has resolved. Impairment benefit...
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...
What is a fit for work certificate? This article will assume that you have a WorkCover claim on foot and that your ability to work has been impacted by an injury, illness or condition related to your employment. It will also assume that you are thinking of returning...
Continuation of weekly payments after 130 weeks In many 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...
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...
Is WorkCover a salary? (Vic) In one sense, WorkCover is a salary. If you have an accepted WorkCover claim in Victoria, one of your potential entitlements is the payment of weekly payments to cover some of your lost wages. However, it is important to keep in mind that...
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 and Centrelink payments - what you need to know (Vic) If you pursue a WorkCover claim in Victoria and you happen to be on Centrelink benefits - or have been on benefits, it's a good idea to understand what impact your WorkCover claim could have on the...
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...
What is a WorkCover certificate? A WorkCover certificate is usually called a certificate of capacity or a work capacity certificate. It is a certificate that is specifically used in WorkCover matters, and is different to a normal medical certificate that you might get...
How long can you be on WorkCover in Victoria? Most people can stay on WorkCover payments for up to 130 weeks. Longer if they have no capacity. They're entitled to medical expenses, generally speaking, for one year after their last weekly payment. However, the above...
Does WorkCover pay overtime? WorkCover will not pay you any overtime you've missed out on dollar for dollar. Instead, WorkCover will factor any overtime you earned in the 12 months (or shorter period) into your pre injury average weekly earnings calculation. Overtime...
Have your WorkCover payments stopped? There are a number of reasons why your WorkCover payments may have stopped. Common reasons are: if you have made a return to full unrestricted work duties, or if you've reached the end of the second entitlement period. There are...
Do I need a return to work certificate in Victoria? If you have a WorkCover claim in Victoria and you want to return to work, you might be wondering whether you need a return to work certificate. What is a return to work certificate? Technically speaking, under the...
WorkCover not paying? Here's what you can do There are various situations where WorkCover may not be paying you. This page will address the different times where you might find WorkCover not paying you and what you can do about it. There are two broad categories where...
I got injured at work, do I need a lawyer? The reality is that you don't need a lawyer in every matter involving an injury at work. If you are not intending to pursue a WorkCover claim then in most cases you won't need to engage a lawyer. Just make sure the injury is...
Can you take holidays while on WorkCover? Yes, despite what many people believe, you can take holidays while on WorkCover. Just because you’re on WorkCover or in receipt of payments, does not mean you are not allowed to travel anywhere. Although you are allowed to...
WorkCover and the first certificate of capacity The first WorkCover certificate of capacity that a person obtains in relation to their WorkCover claim must not exceed 14 days (in most cases) and must be issued by a medical practitioner. This page will look into first...
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...
Using sick leave while on workers compensation What’s the difference between sick leave and WorkCover payments? WorkCover is a type of insurance that covers injured workers. If injured workers need to take time off work due to an injury or illness, then generally...
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...
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...
Does WorkCover have minimum wages? WorkCover does not have minimum wages (weekly payments). It does not take into account the national minimum wage or wage amounts referred to in an agreement or an award. A person’s weekly payments are based on their pre injury...
Injury at work compensation - what can you claim? If you suffer an injury at work or over the course of your employment in Victoria, there are several options open to you should you wish to pursue compensation. The main option open to people is to pursue a WorkCover...
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...
Are WorkCover payments taxable? Weekly payments from the WorkCover insurer are taxed just as your wages paid by your employer would be taxed. In most cases, WorkCover payments are actually made to you by your employer and they will process it similarly to a regular...
Being made a WorkCover direct payee In certain instances when you have an accepted WorkCover claim and you are receiving weekly payments, you can be made a direct payee by the WorkCover insurer. What this means is that the WorkCover insurer will pay you your weekly...
Does WorkCover pay full wages? No, WorkCover typically pays weekly payments at a rate less than your full wages. Weekly payments/income benefits are calculated based on an average of your earnings with an employer for 12 months prior to the injury (or if you’ve been...
