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Car Park On Different Floor Of Same Building Was Still “workplace”
An employee who injured her finger in a car park while retrieving work equipment successfully claimed workers’ compensation, with the NSW Personal Injury Commission ruling the car park as part of her workplace.
Proposed new pathway for psychological injury compensation claims
The NSW Government has released a Draft Bill proposing significant changes to workers compensation laws.
Employer liable for worker's soccer injury
An employee who injured himself while playing soccer between two work shifts has successfully claimed workers compensation because the employer “encouraged or induced” him to play the game.
Did physical injury cause psych injury? Tasmanian employer loses appeal
When an employer baulked at liability for a psych injury claim following a compensable knee injury, the Supreme Court had to decide whether a tribunal got it right.
Supreme Court decides who bears onus of proof in work stress case
Who bears the burden of proof when an employer argues that a worker is not entitled to compensation for a stress disorder because his condition arose from reasonable management action?
Employee awarded over $300k after co-workers overheard him being demoted
A Queensland court awarded an employee over $300,000 after a public demotion led to severe psychiatric injury, deeming the employer negligent for failing to ensure privacy despite knowing the employee’s mental health history.
Claim upheld for injury while shopping on journey break
A worker’s injury during a brief stop on a work journey sparks a legal battle over workers' compensation.
Three ways to support shift workers
Learn three practical ways employers can reduce fatigue, support wellbeing, and keep shift workers safe and healthy.
Office odours triggered mental disorder
A tribunal ruled that a woman was entitled to compensation for a condition known as ‘somatic symptom disorder’.
Half Of Aussie Workers Are Stressed
A recent report of Australian workers has highlighted a mental health crisis that threatens productivity and engagement, potentially costing companies over $220 billion AUD annually.