The Australian Human Rights Organisation defines workplace bullying as ‘verbal, physical social or psychological abuse by your employer (or manager), another person or group of people at work’ [1]. Workplace
If you have been wounded or have suffered financial loss as a result of a crime in Western Australia you may be eligible for compensation. Such crimes include robberies, assaults,
Workplaces can be filled with several hazards (from safety hazards to physical, chemical and biological hazards) that can result in unexpected and, sometimes, serious injury. Unfortunately each year many people
Each year, many Australians are injured or become sick due to their work. Many of these people are unaware of workers’ compensation and that they are eligible. They also may
The Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 (WA) (Act) covers the rights and obligations of the employer, injured worker and the worker’s compensation insurer. Being unaware of all the
Previously we discussed entitlements and obligations under the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981 (repealed), this month we are going to have a brief look at injury ‘at work’
We recently discussed how to make a claim for compensation following an injury at work, however, what most injured workers really want to know is what are their entitlements and
In Western Australia, your employer is required by law to hold workers compensation insurance. Workers compensation is a no-fault insurance scheme. This means even if the injury is your fault