How does WorkCover work in WA?

How does WorkCover work in WA?

The Western Australian workers’ compensation and injury management scheme is designed to help workers return to work successfully following a work-related injury or illness. Under the scheme workers are compensated for lost wages, medical expenses and associated costs while they are unable to work.

What does WorkCover WA do?

WorkCover WA is the government agency responsible for overseeing and regulating the workers’ compensation and injury management scheme in Western Australia. Our vision is for a workers’ compensation and injury management scheme that works for all.

What does workers compensation cover in WA?

Workers’ compensation insurance protects your business from financial costs when a worker sustains a work-related injury or disease. It also protects injured workers by providing weekly payments to cover loss of earning capacity, payment of reasonable medical and rehabilitation expenses, and other entitlements.

Is WorkCover compulsory in WA?

Go to Working Directors. Employers are legally obliged to obtain workers’ compensation insurance for all workers, however it is only necessary to cover a worker in one state or territory. The workers’ compensation premium payable, and entitlements available, depend on the worker’s ‘state of connection’.

Do working directors need workers compensation in WA?

A working director (in relation to a company) means a director who executes work for or on behalf of the company, and whose earnings as a company director by whatever means, are for personal manual labour or services. It is optional for a working director’s company to cover their directors for workers’ compensation.

What is a work cover policy?

Workers Compensation insurance is a compulsory form of insurance that employers are required to take out to protect their employees. Workers Compensation insurance is designed to cover an employee’s loss of wages, medical and rehabilitation expenses for work-related injuries or illnesses.

Can my employer put me on statutory sick pay?

An employer cannot pay less than Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). If an employer pays more than SSP it’s known as ‘company’, ‘contractual’ or ‘occupational’ sick pay.