Do I still accrue leave entitlements while I’m receiving workers compensation payments?
It’s understandable that a worker may be concerned about whether or not their leave entitlements are affected if they are unable to work and receiving workers compensation...
What is “economic loss” workers compensation under the SA Return to Work scheme?
A strong workers compensation scheme should properly and reasonably compensate workers for their period of incapacity. Andersons Senior Associate Toya Nguyen explains the ins and...
Frequently Asked Questions About Your Lump Sum Claim For Workplace Injury
If you’ve suffered an injury and lodged a workers compensation claim in South Australia that has been accepted, you may also have an entitlement to claim lump sum compensation for...
Does my workers compensation lump sum payment end my entitlement to weekly payments?
A lump sum claim for permanent impairment can be confusing. Some workers believe that their various other entitlements cease once they receive a lump sum payment. Jeff Widera...
There are consequences if you delay reporting a workplace injury
Although reporting workplace injuries can be confronting and workers can be apprehensive about reporting an injury to management, it is important that reporting occurs as soon as...
Am I entitled to a lump sum payment for my work injury?
If You've suffered an injury at work, you may be entitled to a lump sum compensation payment. Margaret Kaukus, Special Counsel unpacks workers compensation below.
Is it possible to claim workers compensation if COVID-19 is contracted at work?
A recent finding has been made in the New South Wales Personal Injury Commission that the family of a worker who died as a result of contracting COVID-19 in the course of a work...
Psychiatric Injuries in the Workplace and Reasonable Administrative Action
If a worker suffers a psychiatric injury as a result of their employment which requires them to take time off work and/or incur medical expenses for treatment, they can lodge a...
Changes to Assessment of Permanent Impairment under the Return to Work Scheme
In May of this year, Return to Work SA put out a consultation paper on proposed changes to the Impairment Assessment Guidelines (IAG) for injured workers. On 24 August 2021, a...
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