Topical Issues
There are some special considerations that apply to the setting of average weekly earnings (AWE) for apprentices and workers under the age of 21 years. If as a result of their compensable disability, they suffer a permanent incapacity for work, their AWE must be determined on the basis of what is payable to someone who had completed the apprenticeship or was 21 years old.
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After having an entitlement to income maintenance for 13 weeks, injured workers have their income maintenance reduced to 90% of their average weekly earnings, and after another 13 weeks of entitlements, their income maintenance is reduced to 80% of their average weekly earnings. What constitutes a week of entitlement for the purpose of these entitlement periods?
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Medical Panels have been in operation since 1 April 2009. How can injured workers be sure that Medical Panels are completely independent of compensating authorities and will give impartial opinions on medical questions?
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If you have an unresolved disagreement with Employers Mutual or your self-insured employer about some aspect of your claim and you intend to lodge a dispute at the Workers Compensation Tribunal, you will probably need legal representation. Many people are reluctant to seek legal help because they think it will cost too much.
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Sometimes an injured worker with an approved claim might be taken by surprise when the case manager requests another claim form if the injured worker seeks compensation for a new period of time off work. Why is a new claim form required?
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