Table 6.2a: Requirement to have a return to work/workplace rehabilitation program or policy Member for 4 years 2 months Submitted by Anna Richardson on Thu, 2024-05-23 16:41 Are employers required to have a return to work program or policies? Do …
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Table 6.1: Sections of workers’ compensation Acts and guidance material relating to return to work Member for 4 years 2 months Submitted by Anna Richardson on Thu, 2024-05-23 16:40 Sections of the Act or regulations referring to return to work Names and …
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Chapter 6: Return to work Member for 4 years 2 months Submitted by Anna Richardson on Thu, 2024-05-23 16:38 Return to work refers to assisting injured workers in staying at or getting back to work. The aim of the return to work and rehabilitation …
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Table 5.8: Incapacity benefits settlements Member for 4 years 2 months Submitted by Anna Richardson on Thu, 2024-05-23 16:37 Coverage NSW Yes, some restrictions. Refer Part 3 Division 9 Workers Compensation Act 1987 Vic Yes, some restrictions — …
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Table 5.7: Suspension and cessation of benefits Member for 4 years 2 months Submitted by Anna Richardson on Thu, 2024-05-23 16:34 Criteria for suspension of compensation payments NSW If a person recovers damages in respect of an injury from the employer …
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Table 5.6: Common law provisions Member for 4 years 2 months Submitted by Anna Richardson on Thu, 2024-05-23 16:32 Access to common law against employer? Types of damages Statutory threshold(s) Is election of common law irrevocable? Cap on damages? NSW …
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Table 5.5: Definitions of dependants/spouse for death benefits Member for 4 years 2 months Submitted by Anna Richardson on Thu, 2024-05-23 16:29 Who is entitled to death benefits? Definitions Reference to same sex relationships Other relevant …
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Table 5.4: Death entitlements Member for 4 years 2 months Submitted by Anna Richardson on Thu, 2024-05-23 16:28 Lump sum Periodic payments Other payments NSW $901,600 — s25 , Workers Compensation Act 1987 (indexed on 1 April and 1 October each year) …
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Table 5.3: Permanent impairment payments Member for 4 years 2 months Submitted by Anna Richardson on Thu, 2024-05-23 16:19 Benefit type Maximum amount (current) Indexation mechanism Additional benefits conditional to meeting a prescribed degree of …
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Table 5.2: Medical, hospital and other costs Member for 4 years 2 months Submitted by Anna Richardson on Thu, 2024-05-23 15:43 Medical and hospital benefits Attendant care (at home or in supported accommodation) Home help Other costs (i.e. home …