Understanding your rights and obligations

You must have workers compensation insurance for anyone you employ who the legislation defines as a ‘worker’, including cover for claims at common law. By keeping a current workers compensation insurance policy, you will ensure compliance with the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023. See the Getting an insurance...<a class="read-more" href="https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/employers/understanding-your-rights-obligations/covering-your-workers/">Read More »</a>

If an injury occurs in the workplace, make sure: the worker immediately receives first aid the incident/accident is reported as soon as possible the worker visits a medical practitioner of their choice to obtain a First Certificate of Capacity the worker fills in a Workers Compensation Claim Form. For details...<a class="read-more" href="https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/employers/understanding-your-rights-obligations/reporting-accidents-precribed-diseases/">Read More »</a>

All employers are required to establish an injury management system. An injury management system is a written description of the steps to be followed when there is an injury in the workplace. Penalties can apply to employers who do not establish an injury management system. What to include in an...<a class="read-more" href="https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/employers/understanding-your-rights-obligations/injury-management-systems/">Read More »</a>

A settlement finalises a workers compensation claim. If a worker enters into a settlement, they will not be entitled to any further compensation under the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023. A settlement may include lump sum compensation for income compensation payments, future medical and health expenses, and/or permanent impairment...<a class="read-more" href="https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/employers/understanding-your-rights-obligations/settlements/">Read More »</a>

The Employer Compliance Policy outlines our approach to enforcement actions when an employer has no workers compensation policy in place, or has an expired or lapsed policy.

Find out about your obligations as a labour hire employer to cover your workers, support their return to work when injured, and make accurate wage declarations for premium assessment purposes. Labour Hire Employer Fact Sheet Guidelines for Labour Hire Employers