Stress claims
WorkCover claims for stress Leave WA
Workplace stress can have a profound impact on your mental and physical health. In Western Australia, workers who experience severe stress can receive compensation through WorkCover WA.
If your workplace is making you unwell, you can receive compensation:
To be eligible for workers’ compensation stress leave, you must:
What causes stress and anxiety in Western Australian workplaces?
What to do if your workplace is making you unwell.
If you believe your work environment is causing you to become stressed, sick or otherwise unwell, you are not powerless. You can take several steps to build a WorkCover claim for stress:
Keep a diary.
Record all incidents that you believe are contributing to your stress. Include dates, the names of people involved, and any important details.
Report incidents.
If you feel comfortable reporting the situation to your employer, keep a diary of what was said. Do not record conversations (e.g. on your phone) without permission.
Speak to your doctor.
Get your stress on record with your doctor as early as possible. You might not intend to make a workers’ compensation stress leave claim at the time. Still, the information you provide is vital should change your mind.
Your WorkCover claim for stress is pending – now what?
Receiving a notification that your WorkCover stress claim is “pended” does not mean you are ineligible. The legislation limits stress claims, and many factors which cause stress are excluded from workers’ compensation.
Decline to provide a statement to the insurer.
An insurance investigator might contact you to make a statement when your claim is pended. In our experience as workplace injury lawyers, the questions are likely to be intrusive. They may not be relevant to your claim. Furthermore, the insurer might use your responses to decline the claim.
Perth City Legal can help
Our team of experienced workers’ compensation lawyers can guide you through the workers’ compensation system. We will ensure your claim is properly prepared and presented so you get the compensation you deserve.
Can I sue my employer for stress and anxiety in Australia?
Most serious stress leave claims go through WorkCover WA, the Government body responsible for the workers’ compensation scheme. Every Australian employer is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, which extends to diagnosed mental injuries.
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In some cases, workers may choose to pursue a common law claim for negligence. If you are unsure of your rights or need advice for a unique situation, Perth City Legal can help. With over 20 years of experience, 2,000 satisfied clients, and a 99% success rate, we can help you determine whether it’s right to sue your employer for stress and anxiety.
Contact Perth City Legal, WA’s trusted workplace injury lawyers.
With experience on both sides of workplace injury law, we understand the complexities our clients face when pursuing WorkCover stress claims. By working closely to understand your situation, injury, and goals, we can help you get the compensation you deserve.
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