PIAWE Reforms

PIAWE Reforms

As we saw in late 2018 the NSW Government introduced a number of changes to the NSW workers compensation system, the next phase of these changes relates to simplifying the calculation of a workers Pre-Injury Average Weekly Earnings (PIAWE). PIAWE REFORMS – The...
Gaoled for Forgery

Gaoled for Forgery

A carpenter who was found to have forged medical certificates in order to continue to receive payments under his workers compensation claim, has been gaoled for 9 months. The court also has ordered him to re-pay $112,975 in fruadlent payments received under the claim....
Accessing Worker Medical Records

Accessing Worker Medical Records

Accessing worker medical records in Australia is a sensitive issue. Employers may need medical information to assess fitness for work, manage workplace safety, or process workers’ compensation claims. However, privacy laws and employee rights place clear limits on...