25 Jun

Employers, if you disagree with the validity of a claim that you receive from your worker, you must still fill in the claim form and lodge it with your insurer within five working days.

When the insurer considers the claim, you will be given an opportunity to voice any concerns or views you have about its validity. ... See MoreSee Less

21 Jun

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.

For nearly four years, a restaurant operated and employed workers whilst not holding a current workers’ compensation policy. The restaurant was ordered to pay $30,685, equating to:
• $13,000 fine
• $17,685 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

17 Jun

WorkCover WA officers will be visiting Port Hedland, South Hedland and Dampier in the Pilbara region from 1 to 3 July 2019. They will be performing compliance checks on businesses in the area to ensure workers’ compensation insurance policies are up-to-date, and provide education to general practitioners and brokers about 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
• family members paid to work in a business must be insured
• contractors and sub-contractors can be ‘workers’ and may require cover
• ‘business packages’ from insurers often exclude workers’ compensation liability, so it’s important to check you have the correct cover.

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 or arrange a presentation, please email Communications & Education at communications@workcover.wa.gov.au ... See MoreSee Less