Summary
The Workers Compensation Commission has determined that the prescription of medicinal cannabis can fall within the definition of medical and related treatment for the purposes of section 59 of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 (‘the 1987 Act’).
Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Bill 2020
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TurksLegal is delighted to announce that we have been named as a finalist in the 2020 Australasian Law Awards in the category of ‘Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year’.
The Australasian Law Awards recognise excellence and outstanding achievements in the legal industry. This marks the 10th consecutive year of recognition as a finalist in this award category.
The winners will be announced on at a gala event coming later this year in Sydney.
Summary
An insurer’s claim for indemnity in respect of workers payments paid to an injured firefighter has been upheld on appeal.
Legislation
Section 151Z of the Workers Compensation Act 1987.
The Personal Injury Commission – Proposed legislation
Legislative developments
The Personal Injury Commission – Proposed legislation
Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates
The following arrangements have been entered into in response to COVID-19:
Workers Compensation Commission
The WCC has today directed that from Monday 23 March 2020 all conciliation/arbitration proceedings, mediation conferences and presidential hearings will be conducted by telephone.
A link to the WCC announcement can be found here.
District Court of NSW and Supreme Court of NSW
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic is seeing the workplace landscape change day by day.
Here are a few things to consider for your workplace.
1. WHS Obligations
This TurkAlert looks at how NSW workers compensation legislation applies in such situations.
What does the law say?
Workers compensation is not payable unless:
What is security of payment?
Security of payment legislation exists in each jurisdiction in Australia and is available for contractors doing work or supplying goods in the construction industry (apart from owner-occupier residential developments). It is designed to rapidly inject cash-flow for creditors and quickly determine any disputes that may arise between parties.
In NSW, contractors can include: