13 Jul

WorkCover WA publishes the outcomes of prosecutions against employers who have not met their workers’ compensation obligations. All businesses that employ workers must have workers’ compensation insurance under the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981, and failure to do so can result in serious consequences and penalties.

Over a 28 month period, a car wash business operated and employed workers whilst not holding a current workers’ compensation policy. The car wash was ordered to pay $89,223, equating to:
• $25,000 fine
• $812 in costs
• $63,411 in avoided premium
These situations are easily avoidable, by ensuring you have a current workers’ compensation policy. Speak to an approved insurer, or an insurance broker. A list of approved insurers is on our website. ... See MoreSee Less

6 Jul

WorkCover WA inspectors will be in Mundijong on Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 July to conduct inspections on businesses. Please ensure your workers’ compensation insurance policy is current and your Certificate of Currency is ready to produce. ... See MoreSee Less

3 Jul

FAQ: I haven’t received my weekly workers’ compensation payments. What do I do?

Once your claim is accepted, your employer is required to pay your weekly compensation payments to you as if you were still at work, on your normal pay day and in the same way as you received your wages prior to your injury or illness. Penalties apply for employers who do not make payments on the regular pay day.

If you do not receive your weekly compensation payments in this manner, you should:

a. Speak to your employer
Advise your employer that you have not received your weekly payments and check if there is an issue making your weekly payments.

b. Speak to your employer’s insurer
If you cannot resolve the issue with your employer, you should contact your employer’s insurer to discuss your concerns and to seek their assistance in resolving the issue.

c. Keep records
Record the date and time of each contact you make, and attempt to make, with your employer and their insurer.

d. Contact WorkCover WA.
If you have attempted to resolve the issue with your employer and their insurer without success, contact WorkCover WA’s Advice and Assistance line on 1300 794 744 for further advice and assistance. ... See MoreSee Less