How do WorkCover top up payments work?
If you are injured and your WorkCover claim is accepted, you are generally entitled to receive weekly payments for a maximum of 130 weeks. In
payments.
$1.5M child abuse award encouraging for civil cases
A recent Victorian case in which a man has been awarded more than $1.5 million for school child sex abuse gives real hope to survivors
Personal injury settlements and paybacks to Centrelink and Medicare
Paybacks to Centrelink and Medicare can have a big impact on how much of a lump sum settlement a claimant puts in the bank. Your
Can I quit my job while on WorkCover?
A question that we often get asked is whether someone is able to resign their employment while they are getting WorkCover weekly payments or other
Dark tales continue to emerge from Geelong Grammar
Geelong Grammar School, once renowned for its exceptional teaching staff and prestigious alumni, has in the past few years grappled with the less flattering association
Annual leave now accrues while on WorkCover payments
Injured workers have recently gained the additional financial protection of being able to accrue annual leave while on WorkCover. Two cases heard by the Fair
I am owed backpay and super – what are my legal rights?
Workers in hospitality and aged care at risk Whether you pursue a back pay claim will depend on the size of your claim, how much
How to calculate weekly WorkCover payments
Calculating WorkCover weekly benefits or payments can be tricky. There are also some pitfalls, depending on when you choose to attend medical appointments. Here is
If I am paid cash in hand, am I covered by WorkCover if injured?
Many people who are paid cash in hand while working and are then injured ask me if they are still covered by WorkCover. The short
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