There are a number of obligations you must meet regarding workers compensation and injury management. These obligations are designed to reduce the financial impact of a work-related injury or illness on your business, as well as the operational impact of managing an injured worker’s rehabilitation and return to work. Read...<a class="read-more" href="https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/employers/understanding-your-rights-obligations/">Read More »</a>

Workers compensation insurance is a legal requirement to protect your business from financial costs if a worker sustains a work-related injury. It also protects injured workers by providing income compensation payments to cover loss of earnings, payment of reasonable medical and health expenses, and other entitlements. Find out more about...<a class="read-more" href="https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/employers/getting-an-insurance-policy/">Read More »</a>

Who is Responsible? If you employ workers who are frequently required to wear personal protective equipment to protect them from noise exposure in the workplace that exceeds an LAeq,8h of 85dB(A); or an LC,peak of 140dB(C) (consistent with testing obligations under WHS law), you are considered to be a ‘noisy...<a class="read-more" href="https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/employers/noise-induced-hearing-loss/">Read More »</a>

This information is provided to guide employers, insurance brokers (and employer authorised representatives) of WorkCover WA’s processes, whilst also providing relevant links and important timeframes.              

This section covers the obligations you are required to meet following the receipt of a workers compensation claim from one of your workers.

A return to work program is an integral part of Injury Management. You are required to develop a return to work program in the approved form for your injured worker as soon as practicable when: your worker’s treating medical practitioner advises you in writing that a return-to-work program should be...<a class="read-more" href="https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/employers/return-to-work/">Read More »</a>

The vast majority of workers compensation claims progress to the satisfaction of all parties involved. Where an application is lodged with the Workers Compensation Conciliation Service or the Workers Compensation Arbitration Service and the employer is named as a party to the application, insurers will generally respond to the application...<a class="read-more" href="https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/employers/resolving-a-dispute/">Read More »</a>

WorkCover WA devotes significant resources to regulating employers’ compliance with their obligations under the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 (the Act). This section provides an overview of employer obligations, and the investigation and enforcement activities WorkCover WA undertakes to ensure these obligations are met.

The following educational opportunities and informational resources may assist you to meet your workers compensation and injury management obligations. See the Frequently Asked Questions page for assistance with specific queries or contact our Advice and Assistance Service on 1300 794 744.

The following frequently asked questions will provide you with information to help you with your workers compensation insurance requirements.