When workers suffer a workplace injury and are eligible for worker’s compensation, a common question is: “does my annual leave and sick leave accrue while on WorkCover?”
A 2023 Federal Court of Australia case has found that where an employer fails to make super guarantee contributions in accordance with the relevant award, this failure results in the worker’s loss of chance to pursue a TPD claim. In this case, the employer was ordered to pay compensation to the worker for losses.
If you’ve been injured as a result of a work-related motor vehicle accident, it’s important that you seek legal advice. This is because these types of claims can be complex as you are potentially entitled to both WorkCover no-fault benefits and TAC common law entitlements.
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?”.
In addition to any WorkCover or TAC entitlements an injured person may have, they may also be able to claim a TPD lump sum payout if their injuries caused them to stop working.
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.
The process for lodging a TPD claim may have seemed quite straightforward, so you might expect it to be accepted and receive your payout. But what if your TPD claim is rejected or declined?
If you stopped working years ago due to injury or illness, and had TPD cover when you stopped working, it is not too late to apply to access your TPD benefit with your super fund.