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I run my business as a Partnership. Can I claim workers compensation?

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*The contents in this blog relates to legislation in South Australia. If you suffer a work-related injury, the legal status of your business will have...

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Extension of Wages – s.217

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*The contents in this blog relates to legislation in Western Australia. The purpose of the workers’ compensation system is to ensure that an employee who...

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Making the most of your Rehabilitation and Return to Work Plan

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*The contents in this blog relates to legislation in South Australia. Every worker who is likely to be off work for a period of four...

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Common Law/Termination Date change to the WA based Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981

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As a result of a work related injury – Prior to 12 October 2020 An injured employee with an accepted workers’ compensation claim may also...

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What is a section 78 Notice?

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The last thing you need after sustaining an injury at work, is being provided with a letter from your insurer which states “Important Notice about...

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Injury Management Programs and Plans

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One of the main tools that insurer’s utilise to determine how they will manage your claim is an Injury Management Program. When an insurer is...

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Am I entitled to lump sum compensation for my work injury? If so, how much will I receive?

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The Return to Work Act 2014 (SA) (“the RTW Act”) provides that compensation for economic and non economic loss is payable for work injuries sustained...

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What to do if you have been injured at work

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If you have been injured at work, the most important thing you must do is to report the injury to a Supervisor and complete an...

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What is classed as reasonably necessary treatment whilst on a Workers compensation claim?

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Lawyers assist in relation to a variety of different matters in relation to workers compensation claims. One which includes what is reasonably necessary medical treatment....

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Workplace stress injury

Primary Psychological and Secondary Psychological Injuries

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A psychological injury is an emotional symptom that impacts a person’s life, affecting how they think, feel and behave. There are various diagnosis’ pertaining to...

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Injured worker

What do I do if I am injured at work

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Notify your employer You must report your injury as soon as possible to your employer and fill in the injury book or register of injuries...

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Workers compensation when working from home

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The world has seen a massive shift in work patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic, with workers ditching their daily commute to the office in favour...

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