Recent Decisions

Work capacity decisions and the importance of suitably qualified expert evidence
Houghton v Jack & Jill Pre-School Association (Lithgow) Incorporated (NSWPIC 2023)

Court of Appeal confirms culpable company director personally liable to reimburse insurance fund
Jamal v Workers Compensation Nominal Insurer (NSWCA 2023)

Industrial Deafness claims: Impairment from subsequent hearing loss can be excluded in certain circumstances
Mills v Canopus Corporation Australia Pty Ltd (NSWPICMP 2023)

Recent cases regarding the distinction between employees and independent contractors, and whether the ‘gig economy’ blurs the line