Understanding all of your workers compensation and injury management rights, obligations and entitlements will help you navigate your way to a suitable resolution following an injury or illness in the workplace.
- Making a claimThe Western Australian workers compensation and injury management scheme is based on a ‘no-fault’ principle. This means you do not have to establish that your employer was at fault or negligent to make a claim. You are entitled to compensation if you are a worker, suffer an injury or develop...<a class="read-more" href="https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/workers/understanding-your-rights-obligations-entitlements/making-a-claim/">Read More »</a>
- Receiving compensation and provisional paymentsIf your workers compensation claim is accepted, you are entitled to be compensated for loss of wages, reasonable medical and allied health treatment expenses, reasonable workplace rehabilitation expenses, and travel and other expenses. If your claim has not been accepted, you are responsible for your expenses. While your claim is...<a class="read-more" href="https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/workers/understanding-your-rights-obligations-entitlements/receiving-compensation/">Read More »</a>
- Dust diseasesSection 116 of the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 (the Act) lists presumptive diseases for workers who contract a dust disease via exposure to mineral dust such as silica or asbestos. Your responsibilities If you believe you are suffering from a dust disease, you should inform your employer...<a class="read-more" href="https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/workers/understanding-your-rights-obligations-entitlements/dust-diseases/">Read More »</a>
- Permanent impairmentReturning to work is the outcome you, your employer and doctor work towards. In some cases, you may be left with a permanent impairment or incapacity for work which entitles you to a lump sum payment to finalise your workers compensation claim. There are different pathways and rules for settling...<a class="read-more" href="https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/workers/understanding-your-rights-obligations-entitlements/permanent-impairment/">Read More »</a>
- Common law claimsIf you have sustained at least a 15% permanent whole of person impairment you may be eligible to pursue a common law claim against your employer in the courts. Employer at fault Unlike the ‘no fault’ workers compensation system, to succeed in your common law claim you will need to...<a class="read-more" href="https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/workers/understanding-your-rights-obligations-entitlements/common-law-claims/">Read More »</a>
- Residing outside of Western AustraliaIf you are receiving workers compensation while not living in Western Australia, you will need to provide proof of identity and proof of incapacity every three months. The Non-resident worker – incapacity declaration form is to be completed by you and by the doctor who is treating you outside Western Australia....<a class="read-more" href="https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/workers/understanding-your-rights-obligations-entitlements/residing-outside-western-australia/">Read More »</a>
- SettlementsA settlement agreement finalises your workers compensation claim. Before you enter into a settlement agreement it is recommended that you obtain independent legal advice. You can also contact our Advice and Assistance Service on 1300 794 744 for general information about settlement agreements. If you enter into a settlement agreement,...<a class="read-more" href="https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/workers/understanding-your-rights-obligations-entitlements/settlements/">Read More »</a>