Conciliation is a form of alternative dispute resolution which seeks to resolve disputes outside of the traditional courtroom setting, which is helpful if you don’t agree with a WorkCover decision.
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The important role carers play in injury recovery
The role of a carer in caring for someone who has suffered an injury is critical in supporting them on their road to recovery and return to work.
Working from home safety and your entitlements
Hybrid working arrangements are the new norm. With this comes the need to understand a worker’s rights to a safe work environment and compensation if injured while working from home.
Your options if injured travelling to, from or for work
Whether your employer’s WorkCover insurance policy covers you while driving, or whether it falls under the TAC, depends on the reason you were driving.
What to do if my employer doesn’t want me to lodge a WorkCover claim?
While your boss can help you lodge a WorkCover claim, sometimes they won’t want to for a variety of reasons. It’s important to note that you don’t actually need your employer’s permission to do so.
Firefighter settles injury claim four years on from West Footscray chemical fire
Zaparas Lawyers Victoria settled the compensation claim for firefighter Jason Dale, after he suffered serious injury following the industrial chemical fire in West Footscray in 2018.
Are contractors entitled to claim WorkCover compensation?
Do you know when a contractor is deemed a “worker” for workers’ compensation purposes? Or are you a contractor with questions about your entitlement to workers’ compensation?
Common work injury and workers’ compensation questions
We hear them all the time: What are my options if injured at or because of work? What if my employer doesn’t let me make a claim? Are contractors covered by WorkCover? Read on for more work injury FAQs.
Weekly Payments Under the WorkCover Scheme
Once you have lodged your Worker’s Injury Claim Form and your claim is accepted, you can start receiving financial relief in the form of Weekly Payments.