These changes simplify the process for First Responders to claim workers compensation for PTSD.
Workers’ Compensation
Increase in Compensation – Black Lung Disease
Additional lump sum compensation and the ability to accept lump sum compensation as well as a seeking common law damages are just two of the amendments to the Workers’ Compensation Legislation for workers diagnosed with Black Lung Disease.
Dust Diseases (Black Lung & Mesothelioma)
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Our firm has acted on a number of cases where workers have been diagnosed as suffering from Mesothelioma and more recently Black Lung Disease.
Workers Injured between 15 October 2013 and 31 January 2015
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Workers injured between the aforementioned dates who were not assessed as having a 6% degree of Permanent Impairment were precluded from pursuing a Common Law Claim subsequent to their Workers Compensation Claim for weekly benefits and medical expenses being concluded.
Workers’ Compensation Update
On 17 September 2015 the Queensland Parliament passed amendments to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.
Warning to Business Operators: New Insurance Gap Exposed!
The State Government changed the workers’ compensation legislation late last year such that workers who are injured in the course of their employment from 15 October 2013 will not be able
to sue their employer for common law damages, unless their degree of permanent impairment (DPI) exceeds 5%.
Workplace Bullying and Harassment Complaints – A Cautionary Tale for Employers
Sussan Corporation (Aust) Pty Ltd [2014] QSC 64 the Supreme Court of Queensland has demonstrated that failing to deal with workplace bullying and harassment complaints by employees can be a costly mistake.
Employer Obligation to Maintain Equipment
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The recent Supreme Court decision of Verney v The Mac Services Group Pty Ltd highlights the need for employers to maintain tools and equipment so as to avoid exposing workers to unnecessary risks of injury.
The Journey Claim
The Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld) allows employees to lodge a statutory claim when injured travelling (directly*) to or from work.
Radical Reform of Workers’ Compensation
Last month the Queensland Government rushed the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and other Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 through the Parliament.
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