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Read moreThere’s so much to consider when you have been injured at work – and not all of it is simple and straight-forward. If liability for your claim has been accepted, you will receive a Form 36 Notice from your employer or the insurer approximately 26 weeks before the Termination Day. The Termination Day is the date by which...
Read moreBeing an injured worker is incredibly frustrating. Pain, boredom, stress and, in many cases, a drop in self-worth are common. Returning to work while partially incapacitated can certainly be degrading: you might be asked to do work that is much less active or stimulating than you’re used to doing, or you might be given tasks...
Read moreBullying, workplace harassment and inappropriate behaviour - the common thread to all of these is stress and psychological injury, and the number of compensation claims is rising. For Commonwealth workers looking to make a claim, the process can be complex. TGB partner Tim White explains what to look out for.
Read moreTGB partner Tim White has successfully managed permanent impairment claims for injured Commonwealth employees right across the country. Here he answers some of his clients' frequently asked questions and raises things they need to be aware of.
Read moreWhat happens when you are injured at work, but your employer or their insurer insists there is no problem and won’t pay your medical expenses or income? That was midwife Theresa Bowman’s experience for more than three years, until a recent SA Employment Tribunal Court decision acknowledged her injuries and ordered her employer...
Read moreIf you are making a psychiatric claim to WorkCover WA it is important you are aware of the process. TGB senior associate Nakkie Le Roux outlines what you can expect.
Read moreIf you're an injured worker and want to take a holiday, you need to follow these steps first, writes TGB Senior Associate Olla Kutieleh
Read moreInjuries can and do occur in the Queensland workplace. If it happens to you it is important you know your legal rights and entitlements. Workplace injuries can range from serious illness/disease, injury or damage (including amputations, fractures and brain injuries) through to less severe injuries such as strains and sprains...
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