Employers have a number of legal obligations to meet under the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023.
This section covers your legislated rights and obligations within the scheme, including your role in managing the injured worker’s return to work, and the costs of non-compliance.
You will also find information on workers compensation insurance policies and premiums, managing claims and resolving disputes.
View our Employer Compliance Policy.
Understanding your rights and obligationsFind out everything you need to know about your rights and obligations within the workers compensation and injury management scheme.
Getting an insurance policyFind out how to obtain a workers compensation policy from an approved insurer and how your insurance premium is calculated.
How to seek a premium and/or industry classification review with WorkCover WAGo to Getting an insurance policy.
Find out how to seek a premium and/or industry classification review with WorkCover WA.
Receiving and managing claimsGo to How to seek a premium and/or industry classification review with WorkCover WA.
Find out about your obligations for managing workers compensation claims, including the retention of the injured worker’s position.
Return to workFind out about your injury management and return to work obligations as an employer.
Resolving a disputeGo to Return to work.
Disputes can arise at any stage of a claim and over a broad range of matters. Find out about the formal avenues available to assist you with resolving a dispute.
Compliance activitiesGo to Resolving a dispute.
Find out about the costs of non-compliance with your legislated workers compensation and injury management obligations.
Education and resourcesGo to Compliance activities.
Learn more about the educational resources available to assist you to meet your workers compensation and injury management obligations.
FAQsGo to Education and resources.
Many common questions are answered on our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page.
Go to FAQs.
