Whether you’re a sole trader or a contractor, it’s important to understand what financial protection is available if you’re injured at work. While some contractors may qualify for WorkCover, others will need to rely on private insurance options such as TPD, income protection or trauma insurance.
When volunteers give up their time to dedicate to community groups and organisations, they can suffer injuries through the course of their volunteering. This then poses the question, “What compensation is available if I’m injured while volunteering?”.
Unfortunately, some workers have sustained an adverse reaction to a mandated Covid-19 vaccine. In this article, we explore the compensation options available to those workers.