Australia has one of the best work health and safety systems in the world. But, unfortunately, accidents can and do happen in the workplace. Thankfully, workers compensation is there to cover staff who are hurt or become ill due to their work. However, there are many...
It’s now common to see electric scooters (or e-scooters) around our streets. For many people, it’s a quick and easy way to commute to and from work. Unfortunately, this has led to an increase in e-scooter injuries – for riders and pedestrians.Research by the RACQ and...
Many job applicants don’t disclose their pre-existing illness or injury out of fear it would stop them from getting the job. Many also believe their pre-existing condition would make them ineligible for workers compensation if they were injured on the job. However,...
By law, all employers must have workers compensation insurance, which will compensate workers for lost income and medical expenses if they’re injured as a result of their work. However, it’s not always easy to establish if someone is a worker. Terms like contractor...
Every business is required to hold workers compensation insurance, or WorkCover, to cover them if their employees are injured or become ill on the job. Most people think of physical injuries when they think of WorkCover, but there are other harmful injuries that staff...
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians says that the longer an employee is away from work after an injury, the less likely it is that they will return. After 20 days away, there is a 70% chance they will return – but only 35% chance after 70 days. Additionally,...