6 things employers should know about the workers comp system
No matter the industry, business size or insurance type, all employers have an obligation to support any person who is injured at work, and have a duty of care to assist in an active recovery process. Here are 6 things employers should know when navigating the Workers Compensation system:
- Employers are obligated under Australian law to have workers compensation insurance
- Employers have 48 hours to report injury and accidents otherwise iCare may charge an excess
- Injured workers must get an official Workers Compensation Certificate of Capacity from their GP or specialist, a standard Medical Certificate will not be accepted
- Businesses need a dedicated Return to Work Coordinator if they employ more than 20 people, their basic tariff premium exceeds $50,000 annually or who are self-insured or insured by a specialised insurer
- Employers are required to provide suitable work duties (as far as reasonably practicable) when a worker is able to return to work
- Section 248 of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 states: ‘an employer must not dismiss a worker because of a work-related injury within six months from when the worker first became unfit as a result of the injury’
For a detailed list of employer obligations under New South Wales workers compensation legislation, view more information at SIRA.
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