21 Sep

WorkCover WA officers will be visiting Christmas Island on 6 to 9 October 2020 to conduct compliance checks and provide education regarding workers’ compensation.

It is important to remember:
• employers in WA must have workers’ compensation insurance
• workers’ compensation insurance does not automatically renew each year
• public liability insurance is not the same as workers’ compensation insurance
• employers require insurance cover for family members paid to work in the business
• contractors and sub-contractors can be ‘workers’ and insurance cover is required
• ‘business insurance packages’ arranged through insurers or brokers often exclude workers’ compensation liability. It is important to check which insurance products are included in the package
• employers must have an Injury Management System available to workers which explains the steps to take if there is an injury in the workplace

WorkCover WA welcomes the opportunity to meet with you to answer any questions you may have in relation to workers’ compensation. If you would like to meet with WorkCover WA, please email Communications & Education at communications@workcover.wa.gov.au. ... See MoreSee Less

16 Sep

If you are an employer, you are legally required to hold workers’ compensation insurance. Unlike other types of insurance, workers’ compensation insurance does not automatically renew. Make a note in your calendar to follow-up with your insurer or broker if you have not received your policy renewal at least a month before it is due to expire.

Find out more about obtaining and keeping current an insurance policy here: www.workcover.wa.gov.au/employers/getting-an-insurance-policy/583-2/ ... See MoreSee Less

10 Sep

WorkCover WA officers will be visiting Bunbury from 29 September to 1 October 2020 to conduct compliance checks and provide education regarding workers’ compensation.

It is important to remember:
• employers in WA must have workers’ compensation insurance
• workers’ compensation insurance does not automatically renew each year
• public liability insurance is not the same as workers’ compensation insurance
• employers require insurance cover for family members paid to work in the business
• contractors and sub-contractors can be ‘workers’ and insurance cover is required
• ‘business insurance packages’ arranged through insurers or brokers often exclude workers’ compensation liability. It is important to check which insurance products are included in the package
• employers must have an Injury Management System available to workers which explains the steps to take if there is an injury in the workplace

WorkCover WA welcomes the opportunity to meet with you to answer any questions you may have in relation to workers’ compensation. If you would like to meet with WorkCover WA, please email Communications & Education at communications@workcover.wa.gov.au. ... See MoreSee Less