Insights

If you have a significant injury which will result in you being unable to return to work for some time, your right to continuing employment may be uncertain.

If you are an injured worker in receipt of workers compensation and continue to be employed, you should be aware that you have a right to continue to accrue your leave entitlements. 

Section 39 of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW) is the cessation of weekly payments for workers compensation claims after 5 years.

iCare have now announced their intention to transition to a single scheme agent for Workers Compensation Insurers. This is significant for employers and injured workers alike.

The introduction of the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 establishes an at fault regime and aims to reduce the costs of green slip prices.

Since the 2012 legislative changes there have been many trial and error cases. One issue that has arisen is in respect of the one further lump sum claim and when that one further claim is activated.