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...
How do I make a claim for loss of earnings under WorkCover? Summary If you have been injured at work, it is possible to claim for your loss of earnings under WorkCover. The two main avenues to do so are via weekly payments and a common law claim. You should have a...
Compensation for workplace bullying Summary There are compensation options for workplace bullying via WorkCover, the Fair Work Commission, or the Human Rights Commission depending on their circumstances. What is workplace bullying? Workplace bullying is behaviour that...
When can WorkCover stop paying weekly payments? Summary 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...
Examples of WorkCover claims rejected This page will look at a number of examples of WorkCover claims being rejected. WorkCover claims can be rejected for a number of reasons. Many of the common reasons are listed in the examples below. Keep in mind that it's common...
How long does a WorkCover claim take? Summary A WorkCover claim typically begins with lodging a WorkCover claim form after which the insurer determines whether to accept or reject the claim. If the claim is rejected and subsequently contested, this adds to the overall...
How to calculate your pre injury average weekly earnings (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. PIAWE...
Working while on WorkCover in Victoria Summary Many people seem to believe that if you have a WorkCover claim, you are not able to work. And that if you do work while on WorkCover, your claim is finalised. This is not correct. You are able to work while on WorkCover,...
Are casual employees entitled to WorkCover? Summary Casual employees are entitled to claim WorkCover in Victoria just as any permanent employee would be if they suffer injury related to their employment. Unfortunately, many people are not aware of the fact that the...
Does WorkCover back pay? Summary Yes, WorkCover will pay back pay if your claim is rejected and then later accepted - you’re entitled to be back paid to put you in the position of if your claim was initially accepted. If you reach an agreement with the insurance...
All about WorkCover medical panels in Victoria Summary The medical panel is made up of a panel of doctors that have been asked to resolve a medical question or questions. Their job is to assess an injured worker, to consider any medical evidence and to provide a...
Do you accrue annual leave on WorkCover in Victoria? Summary If you have an accepted WorkCover claim in Victoria you are entitled to accrue annual leave while you’re on WorkCover in Victoria as long as a few simple conditions are met. Annual leave – what is it? Annual...
WorkCover entitlements in Victoria Summary In Victoria, there are four main WorkCover entitlements. These are: medical and like expenses, weekly payments, impairment benefit and common law claim. Below we summarize all of the four major WorkCover entitlements. The...
WorkCover and offers of settlement There are a number of occasions during a WorkCover claim where WorkCover may offer you a settlement. This article will explore those occasions and will discuss what you need to know in relation to each. Medical and like expenses...
Can I resign while on WorkCover? Summary You can resign on WorkCover. However, you need to be aware that on some occasions your entitlements under the WorkCover scheme (Vic) may be impacted. To ensure as much as possible that they are not, you should make it clear...
The WorkCover claim process in Victoria
Reinstatement of weekly payments Summary It can be possible to have your weekly payments under the WorkCover scheme reinstated at some point after they have ceased. Reinstatement after 130 week termination Weekly payments are often terminated after a worker has...
WorkCover certificate of capacity What is a WorkCover certificate of capacity? A certificate of capacity is a document that describes your injury or illness. It provides an opinion on your capacity to work and any limitations that you have on performing your work...
WorkCover loss of income (economic loss) - how it is claimable Summary If a person suffers an injury at work and their ability to work is impacted, under the WorkCover scheme there are two ways that they can be compensated for their loss of income. The first is by the...
The WorkCover settlement process (Vic) This page will look at the WorkCover settlement process in relation to each of the main WorkCover entitlements that a person may claim. Medical and like expenses and weekly payments settlement process If the WorkCover insurer has...
WorkCover claims process flow chartBelow is a WorkCover claims process flow chart that outlines the WorkCover process in Victoria.
Pre injury average weekly earnings (PIAWE) calculator for Victorian WorkCover matters This calculator will assist you in calculating your pre injury average weekly earnings (PIAWE). You should read out accompanying PIAWE calculation guide. The calculator below should...
