2 Apr

An employer was recently fined $1,300 for failing to produce wage records to a WorkCover WA inspector. WorkCover WA investigates non-compliance with the Act. Failing to cooperate with an inspector’s inquiries, verbally or in writing, may lead to penalties. More information about the penalties for non-compliance is at www.workcover.wa.gov.au/employers/costs-of-non-compliance/ ... See MoreSee Less

23 Mar

Did you know technicians and trades workers, labourers and community and personal service workers were the top three occupations for lost-time workers’ compensation claims in 2018/19? Have a read of our Scheme Trends brochure for more information about claims by occupation and other topics including injury and disease attributes, injury management and claims lodgement www.workcover.wa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Scheme-Trends-brochure-2019-Final-PDF-Interact... ... See MoreSee Less

16 Mar

If you are a worker waiting for a decision on your workers’ compensation claim, you are typically responsible for paying medical treatment and other related costs. Your employer does not typically pay for these. If your claim is accepted, your employer will then reimburse you up to the recommended amount set by WorkCover WA. Keep copies of any invoices and receipts and pass them to your employer if your claim is accepted. ... See MoreSee Less

9 Mar

Do your workers know what to do or who to notify if they are injured at work?

WorkCover WA has produced an A3 ‘Injured at work’ poster for employers to print and display in their workplace www.workcover.wa.gov.au/resources/forms-publications/employer-publications/#GuideEmployers ... See MoreSee Less