A workplace dispute can cause severe issues amongst employers and staff and is a very stressful issue to deal with alone. The good news is that Queensland law includes many provisions to protect employees so an attorney will be capable of offering help, no matter your issue. In this article, we’re taking a closer look at the common forms of workplace disputes and their legal claims.

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WorkCover is a form of insurance available for employees that are injured at work or travelling to work. The Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003  (the Act)  establishes a workers’ compensation scheme for Queensland, providing benefits relating to workplace injuries or fatalities, and insurance for employers.  The Act states that employers must insure their workers with WorkCover Queensland under an Accident Insurance Policy.

Work Cover is a ‘no fault’ scheme, so despite who or what caused the injury it allows Queensland workers to make a claim and access benefits if they sustain a work-related injury or illness.

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If you are injured as a result of your work, you may be eligible for compensation. This includes physical and psychological injuries or illnesses sustained at work, as well as any medical costs, ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, disability compensation, loss of income or other damage related to the injury.

Laws in Queensland exist to ensure workers are appropriately compensated if they are injured at work. There are two main pathways when making a workplace injury claim – worker’s compensation and common law claims. Below, we’ll be looking at workers’ compensation and the importance of engaging a compensation lawyer to manage the process.

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