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Workers Compensation Scheme: Exempt Workers

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Exempt Workers The term exempt worker refers to specific workers for which most of the amendments made to the Workers Compensation Scheme in 2012 and...

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Work Capacity Decisions and how this decision can affect your workers compensations entitlements

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Work capacity is your capacity to return to work as certified by your nominated General Practitioner in suitable employment after your injury sustained whilst at...

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Workers compensation Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)

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Have you been told by your workers compensation insurer you have to attend an Independent Medical Examination? Find out what your rights are. What is...

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I am a self employed worker doing building work. Can I claim workers compensation in South Australia?

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To claim worker’s compensation in South Australia a person must be a “worker” as defined in the Return to Work Act 2014. Self employed persons...

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What are the different types of consequential injuries?

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The Workers Compensation legislation allows for consequential injuries sustained to workers as a result of an initial injury. Most people commonly think of consequential injuries...

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My WorkCover claim has been rejected – what are my next steps?

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There are several reasons why an insurance company may reject your claim. Common reasons include: The person making the claim does not meet the legal...

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Will I still receive weekly workers compensation payments while I am on maternity leave?

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Consider the following scenario: you sustained an injury at work, and now you are not well enough to continue working for your employer. Your employer’s...

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Consequential psychological injury

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Unfortunately, many physically injured workers are diagnosed with secondary/ consequential psychological injuries such as anxiety and depression. This is as a result of the significant...

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How to get around an employer’s defence in a work psychological injury claim?

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How to get around an employer’s defence in a work psychological injury claim? What is considered reasonable administrative action? Background Elmiski was employed by Dnata...

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Compensation payments beyond the 260 week restriction

Workplace Rights

Hochbaum and Whitton Judgement The Court of Appeal (Brereton & White JJA & Simpson AJA) handed down its decision in the matters of Hochbaum v...

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Making a damages claim under the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 CTP and Workers Compensation claims

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Sometimes people sustain injuries in a motor vehicle accident whilst in the course of their employment. This can lead to some confusion as to what...

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What are “reasonably necessary” medical expenses?

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If a worker becomes injured at work, the workers compensation insurer is liable to pay for their medical treatment expenses related to that injury. Under...

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