Teacher receives $22,770 compensation for psychological injuries
A teacher has successfully claimed $22,770 workers compensation for the traumatic experiences he underwent while educating students across three schools in NSW. The Supreme Court decision marks the end of a three-year battle the man has fought with the Department of Education, which originally rejected his claim. Approximately 45 per cent of Australians will suffer […]
Employee’s estate fights for workers compensation after on-site death
The estate of a man who was killed in the workplace is fighting an appeal that could prevent the employee's loved ones from receiving a lump sum workers compensation payment. The man died from serious chest injuries when a 40-tonne excavator he was operating tipped over and crushed the vehicle's cabin. Colleagues rushed to the man's […]
Woman’s workers compensation claim reaches Supreme Court
A woman seeking workers compensation for permanent disabilities from an employment-related injury now faces delays in her claim after a catalogue of errors during the medical assessment process. The employee suffered an injury to her right arm due to an incident involving an air-conditioning unit in her work area. Following the accident, she ceased working […]
$30m for truck driver rest area upgrades in NSW
A new joint initiative by the federal and NSW governments and the trucking industry will see $30 million go towards providing more and better rest areas for long distance truck drivers. The new facilities – to be funded as part of the $220 million Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program – will include upgraded rest […]
What to do if you slip and fall at work
A recent report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) revealed that accidental slips and falls account for the majority of ‘injury hospitalisations’. According to the report, they account for approximately 38 per cent of cases, putting them ahead of both transport accidents and assault. WorkCover NSW says that slips and falls […]
Improving mental health and minimising harassment in the workplace
When people think about workers compensation claims, chances are images of catastrophic injury spring to mind. Compensation is often allocated to those who have sustained physical harm caused by onsite accidents or negligence. However, in reality, millions of dollars of payments are spent compensating people who have been harassed in the workplace. According to NSW […]
Company fined $80,000 over work health and safety breach
A company in Tumut has been fined $80,000 plus legal costs by the Industrial Court of NSW after it breached workplace health and safety regulations, according to a WorkCover media release (July 9). The business is a concrete manufacturing plant and is based just out of Canberra. It is owned and operated by Tegra Australia. […]
