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Category: Workers Compensation
What is a WorkCover Certificate of Capacity and when do I need one?
When seeking medical care after a workplace injury, whether that be with your General Practitioner, specialist or from a hospital, it is important that you ask the doctor to provide a “WorkCover Certificate of Capacity” if you require time off work and are intending on claiming lost wages through a workers’ compensation claim.
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Breach of employment contract resulting in psychiatric injury delivers $1.44m compensation
It’s commonly understood that if you suffer a work-related psychological injury, you may be eligible for worker’s compensation benefits. But what if you suffer a psychiatric injury as a result of your employer’s breach of your workplace rights and their contractual obligations under your employment contract or enterprise agreement?
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Rights and entitlements if injured by an e-scooter
There are limited rules and regulations surrounding e-scooters in Victoria and what happens if you as a rider or pedestrian are ever in an accident involving an e-scooter, which results in injury. In this blog, we explore the compensation options available to people injured in an accident involving an electric scooter.
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Returning to work whilst on WorkCover
The Victorian WorkCover scheme prioritises the early return of injured workers to the workforce. This blog will delve into your obligations, the reasonableness of the request to return to work and the potential consequences of not complying with return-to-work plans.
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Personal injury claims due to a dog attack
A dog on the loose and/or not in the control of its owner has the potential to be aggressive and cause serious physical and psychological injury. In this blog, we look at the compensation options available if you’re injured as a result of a dog attack.
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Independent Medical Examinations (IME) – WorkCover and TAC claims
Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) are a crucial component of both the WorkCover and TAC compensation schemes in Victoria. They are conducted by independent medical professionals to assess a worker's injury or illness and determine their work capacity.
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What happens if I am injured at work while on a working visa?
If you are injured at work in Victoria while on a working visa, you may be entitled to worker’s compensation benefits through the WorkCover system. The WorkCover benefits available to workers on a working visa are the same as those afforded to any other worker.
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Entitlement to Workcover benefits while overseas
If you are currently a resident of Australia and you’re receiving WorkCover benefits and are considering a move overseas, it is likely that your WorkCover benefits will be affected.
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Can I resign while on Workcover?
While you have the right to resign while receiving worker's compensation benefits, it’s important to be aware that your WorkCover entitlements may be impacted upon your resignation.
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What happens if my WorkCover claim is rejected?
WorkCover provides a safety net for workers by providing financial support and other benefits in the unfortunate event of a workplace injury or illness. While most claims are approved, some are denied, leaving injured workers facing financial hardship, emotional stress, and a disrupted life.
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Proposed changes for Victorian WorkCover claims in 2024 will impact injured workers
A bill before the Victorian Parliament proposes alarming changes to the scheme that administers WorkCover claims. If the Bill passes, the changes will be enacted no later than 31 March 2024. This article looks at the proposed changes to mental injury/illness claims and changes to eligibility for weekly payment benefits beyond a period of 130 weeks.
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Leave entitlements whilst receiving WorkCover
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?”
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