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Category: Worker's Compensation Queensland
Workers’ compensation claims for skin cancer and other workplace cancers
In many cases, a cancer diagnosis can be linked to work conditions, allowing workers to access compensation for treatment, time off work and other expenses. This article explains when cancer can be considered a work-related injury, the types of cancers commonly linked to workplace exposure and how workers’ compensation claims are assessed.
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) workers’ compensation claims in Queensland
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), can develop after a physical work injury and may lead to severe, long-term chronic pain. In Queensland, workers with CRPS may be eligible for workers’ compensation through WorkCover Queensland or a self-insurer.
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What’s the difference between a Queensland workcover statutory claim and a common law claim?
This article explains some of the more important differences between a statutory WorkCover claim and a common law claim, but also focuses on some critical things that apply to both, and how they interact in Queensland.
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Workers' compensation death benefit claims in Queensland
Losing a loved one due to a work-related incident is devastating. While no amount of money can replace the person, Queensland’s workers’ compensation system does provide financial support for dependants following a work-related death.
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Can I resign while on workers’ compensation in Queensland?
Being on workers’ compensation doesn’t mean you're stuck in your job forever, but resigning while on WorkCover can come with legal and financial consequences. This article explains your rights and responsibilities if you’re thinking about resigning while receiving benefits.
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Workers' compensation for bullying and harassment in Queensland
Bullying and harassment at work can lead to serious mental health issues like anxiety, depression, even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you’ve been bullied at work in Queensland, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.
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Workers’ compensation due to silicosis – your rights in Queensland
Silicosis is a serious lung disease caused by breathing in crystalline silica dust, common in industries like construction, mining, and manufacturing. If you’ve been diagnosed with silicosis because of work exposure in Queensland, you may be entitled to compensation under the state’s workers’ compensation laws.
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Mental health and workers compensation: claiming for psychological injury in Queensland
This article explains how psychological injury claims work under Queensland’s workers’ compensation system, what injuries are covered, and what steps you need to take if you're struggling due to work-related stress, trauma or harassment.
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A guide to workers’ compensation weekly payments Queensland
Workers' compensation in Queensland is designed to provide financial support to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. One of the key benefits under the scheme is weekly compensation payments, which replace lost wages while the worker is unable to perform their usual duties.
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Appealing a workers’ compensation decision by WorkCover Queensland
Fortunately, there are mechanisms in place to seek a review of adverse worker’s compensation decisions. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to seek a review of a decision about a workers' compensation claim with WorkCover Queensland.
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Queensland Court finds aged care provider responsible for sexual assault of their employee
Blue Care, an aged care and retirement living provider, has been found liable to pay one of their workers, Madison Gilmour, $240,000.00 in worker’s compensation as a result of her suffering significant PTSD due to being sexually assaulted by a resident in a hostel that housed predominately men with mental health issues.
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Common law claims when injured at work in Queensland
In Queensland, if you suffer a workplace injury or illness, in addition to your worker’s compensation statutory entitlements (like weekly payments and medical expenses), you may be entitled to bring a common law claim for damages due to the impact your injury has had on your life, and in particular your ability to earn income.
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