WorkCover Act: What Employers Need to Know

Do you know how to handle workplace injuries and compensation claims without putting your business at risk?

As an employer, navigating workplace injury claims and staying compliant with the Compensation Act 2013 (VIC) can be overwhelming. WorkCover Act & What Employers Need to Know is your essential guide to understanding your responsibilities, managing complex employee cases, and protecting your business from costly missteps. This event offers a clear breakdown of the amendments to the WIRC Act, effective from 31 March 2024, and how they reshape your obligations as an employer. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and prepared.

Whether attending in-person or virtually, this hybrid event will explore the real-world difficulties employers face, such as managing employees’ return-to-work processes and understanding the latest updates in compensation eligibility and mental injury definitions. Guided by industry experts Timothy Ashton, Director at Hentys Lawyers, and Mary Van Sambeek, Senior HR Consultant at Business Solutions Hub, this session offers the opportunity to ask questions and receive practical advice. You'll gain valuable insights into workers' compensation claims, employment law, and workplace health & safety—empowering you to navigate employer obligations with clarity and confidence.

Key Takeaways:

• Lessons from Elisha v Vision Australia Ltd [2022] VSC 754 and the impact of PCA amendments.
• Changes to mental injury definitions, exclusionary clauses, and compensation eligibility.
• Practical guidance for supporting employees post-injury.
• Understanding the new Whole Person Impairment requirements for claims over 130 weeks.
• Key assessment processes: PCA and Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) explained.
• Best practices to protect your business and ensure legal compliance.
  

Only 15 in-person tickets are available, offering exclusive networking and direct access to our presenters. 

What’s Included for In-Person Attendees:

• Breakfast and exclusive networking with peers and expert presenters
• 1:1 access to experienced lawyers directly following the masterclass
• A dynamic, interactive experience with live Q&A sessions
• A post-event recording to revisit key insights

What's Included for Online Attendees:

• Full access to the interactive event and live Q&A
• A post-event recording to revisit key insights

Secure your seat today!

If you have questions regarding the event or ticketing system, please reach out to our events coordinator at events.victoria@neca.asn.au.