The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently dealt with a case involving a worker who contended that she was unfairly dismissed from work after failing to attend her scheduled medical appointments.
Can you fire a worker for failing to attend a medical appointment? Read More »
A fraudster who operated as a cleaner and escort while receiving over $74,000 in workers’ compensation will be required to repay WorkSafe after he pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining payments by deception.
A former cook at a Wheelers Hill aged care centre has been convicted and fined $10,000 after buying and running his own café while receiving workers compensation payments.
Café owner fined over $93,000 fraud Read More »
There are circumstances where an injury occurred in both a workplace accident and a transport accident; for example, a truck driver injured in a motor vehicle accident while delivering products to a consumer.
Transport accidents while working – Is it a WorkCover or TAC claim? Read More »
The Fair Work Commission recently dealt with a case involving a worker who lodged an unfair dismissal case 82 days beyond the 21-day statutory limit.
Worker pleads late claim due to ‘injury and depression’ – will it be accepted? Read More »
The sustainability of Victoria’s WorkCover scheme is critical but new restrictions on worker eligibility announced today are concerning, says the Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA).
New WorkCover restrictions ‘troubling’ Read More »
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal of Australia (AATA) recently dealt with a case involving a worker who claimed he suffered from a “psychological injury” because of his management’s behavior.
Tribunal junks worker’s claim of ‘psychological injury’ due to ‘management behaviour’ Read More »
In some circumstances you may be entitled to claim compensation if you are diagnosed with a psychological injury after dealing with the trauma of a loved one suffering serious injury, where that injury is the result of the negligence of others. This is commonly known as a “nervous shock” claim.
Worker and his mum are awarded compensation after work injury Read More »
In a recent decision, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) awarded compensation to an employee who sustained an injury caused by their employment while working from home.
AAT decision confirms work from home injury liability Read More »
A truck driver who twice called an ambulance as he drove home from a V8 Supercars event has been convicted for falsely claiming his back injury happened the next day at work.
Fraudster to repay $144,000 after false work injury claim Read More »
A district court of Queensland recently dealt with a negligence claim of a worker who said he suffered an injury because the employer did not properly instruct him about the dangers of his job.
How can employees prove employer negligence with workplace injuries? Read More »
When faced with a common law claim as an employer, you may feel worried or overwhelmed about what’s to come or sharing details about a worker’s injury.
Employer obligations in common law claims Read More »
The Victorian Government is looking at limiting mental health claims to just PTSD cases after $1.1bn shortfall
Victoria considering blocking bullying and harassment claims for workers’ compensation Read More »
Negligent employers who expose workers to serious risks in the workplace will face tougher penalties under new Albanese Labor Government laws.
Work health and safety reforms pass Senate Read More »
ormer council worker Andrew Robert Paterson is serving a minimum 21-year sentence over the murder of council operations manager Rick Devlin.
‘Catastrophic governance failure’: Victorian council sacked following employee murder Read More »
