1
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Basic requirements for workers compensation?
A
Be a worker Suffer an injury This injury must arise out of or in the course of your employment Must occur at the place of employment The injury must be accidental
2
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When is someone covered by workers comp?
A
While undertaking the course of their employment on site and an injury of accidental nature is obtained.
3
Q
Who isn’t covered by workers comp?
A
Pedestrian wondering on site
Employees who undertake work outside of their employment contract
Employees who purposefully injure themselves
Contractors
4
Q
What are the elements of workers compensation?
A
Loss of wages Reasonable medical and other expenses Reasonable rehabilitation expenses Wages on returning to work Other reasonable expenses - nursing aids, equipment Payment for permenant injury
5
Q
What is the act related to workers compensation?
A
Workers compensation act 1987
Regulatory Requirements
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