Wording of Medical Assessment Referral in PIC Crucial
Flavorjen Pty Limited v Timothy Yates [2021] NSWWCCMA 39 The worker suffered physical injuries to his cervical spine, left upper extremity and...
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JobKeeper and Weekly Compensation Payments
Watson v Murrays Australia Pty Limited [2021] NSWWCC 9 What is meant by “returned to work for not less than 15 hours per week” or "It is...
Self-Reported History – FAIL
Ratewave Pty Ltd t/as Manly Pacific Hotel Sydney v Radek [2021] NSWWCCMA 6 The Respondent suffered a psychological injury, namely Major Depressive...
A message from Rankin Ellison Lawyers
On 3 January 2021 we lost a dearly loved member of our firm, our friend and mentor, Paul Richard Manion (PRM). Paul was larger than life. A...
Consent Orders v Determination of the Commission
Xenikas v ARB Corporation Limited [2020] NSWWCC 414 The Applicant sustained an injury during the course of his employment with the Respondent...
Weight Gain and Compensable Weight Loss Surgery
A Review of Recent WCC Decisions Weight loss surgery is being increasingly recommended in workers compensation matters. Careful consideration...
How Reasonable is that? Exploring the Section 11A Defence
Wilkinson v State of New South Wales [2020] NSWWCCPD 52 (13 August 2020) The Applicant in this matter was a Civilian Crime Scene Officer employed...
Double Dipping? Primary vs Secondary Psych Injuries
Shrestha v RSL Care RDNS Limited [2020] NSWWCCMA 158 The Appellant claimed lump sum compensation for 26% WPI in respect of a psychological injury...
