12 Dec

Conciliation and Arbitration Services (CAS) will be transitioning to an online platform for administrative services related to conciliation in mid-2019.

An information seminar for practitioners will also be held in March 2019. ... See MoreSee Less

10 Dec

WorkCover WA is reminding business owners in the supermarket and grocery industry, especially as the busy holiday period approaches, that they must have a current workers’ compensation insurance policy in place.

This includes coverage for casual workers and family members who work in the business, and in some circumstances, contractors and sub-contractors.

If, for example, one of your workers falls off a ladder, slips on a wet floor, or hurts themselves lifting and unpacking deliveries whilst you don’t have insurance, you will be held personally liable for the claim. This can be financially devastating for your business, as uninsured claims can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars. It’s simply not worth the risk.

Avoiding such costs is as easy is contacting your insurer or broker to ensure a current insurance policy is in place. If you do not have an insurer, our website provides details of insurers which can help you.
Unlike other insurances, workers’ compensation insurance does not automatically renew each year - you need to contact your insurer or broker to obtain a new policy and Certificate of Currency before your current one expires.

If you need assistance, contact WorkCover WA on 1300 794 744 or visit www.workcover.wa.gov.au to view our resources, including educational video 'Workers' compensation insurance: a guide for employers' - www.workcover.wa.gov.au/resources/educational-videos/#insuranceguidevideo ... See MoreSee Less

4 Dec

F.A.Q
How long does it take for a claim to be decided?

A: Your employer has five working days to submit your claim form and First Certificate of Capacity to their insurer. The insurer has 14 days to make a decision on the claim.

If your employer is a self-insurer there are 17 days to make a decision on the claim. In more complex cases, an insurer has a further 10 days to make a decision.

For more information, see the Making a claim page: www.workcover.wa.gov.au/workers/understanding-your-rights-obligations-entitlements/making-a-claim/ ... See MoreSee Less