What is the Comcare Scheme for workers compensation?
If you’re an employee of a: Commonwealth government agencies and statutory authorities (excluding members of the Australian Defence Force) and the ACT Government and its agencies; or A National...
Read MoreWhat are the new workplace bullying laws in 2014?
Over the last few years workplace bullying has received a lot of focus from our politicians and the media. This resulted in changes being made to the Fair Work...
Read MoreNSW Worker wins bid to sue mining company over car crash
Summary: A NSW District Court judge has just ruled that a local engineering worker can sue Waratah Engineering for negligence over a fatal car crash that occurred in New...
Read MoreWrist injury claim allowed, despite being unreported and exaggerated
Summary: A worker who was employed as a Team Leader at Telstra’s call centre in Townsville sustained a wrist injury as a result of tasks he performed while under...
Read MoreWhen a “punch up” at work is in the course of employment
Summary: A truck driver in NSW was unable to return to work for 12 months after being involved in a punch up at work with two colleagues. He had...
Read MoreWorker denied compo by AAT for falling from a stretcher
Summary: A tax office employee, who suffered from chest pains and then sustained an injury when she fell from a stretcher after her supervisor had called an ambulance to...
Read MoreWorkers in NSW have a $481,950 reason to have a Will
Why Should All Workers in NSW Have a Will? Over the last few years there have been major changes to the NSW Workers Compensation Laws which relate to workers...
Read MoreWhat Can You Do If Employees Make a Workers’ Compensation Claim When Being Counselled
What Can You Do If Employees Make a Workers’ Compensation Claim When Being Counselled For Poor Work Performance? It is not uncommon for employees to lodge a workers’ compensation...
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