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Can I Receive Compensation?
To receive monetary compensation, you must establish that another party (other than you) was at fault.
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Unidentified Driver At Fault?
If the driver/vehicle cannot be identified, it is still possible to claim. Contact Taylor & Scott immediately so that “due search and enquiry” can be commenced.
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I Feel Like I Am being Bullied At Work. What Can I Do?
You can make an application for an Anti-Bullying order to the Fair Work Commission. The Commission can make an order for bullying to stop, but in reality it has not made many of these orders. This is often because partie...
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Need For Hip Replacement Leads To Heart Surgery And TPD Claim (1)
Most employment contracts will have some “restraint” or “non-compete” clause, but this will depend on what you did for your old employer, and what you plan to do in the future. Not all restraint clauses are enforceable e...
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I Feel I Have Been Underpaid. What Can I Do?
If you are covered by an award or an enterprise agreement that has applied to you in your work, under the Fair Work Act 2009, you can make a claim for underpayment for up to six years after the underpayment occurred. A C...
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My Employment Contract Sets My Rate Of Pay, But it Seems Low Compared With What My Friends At Other Businesses Are Paid. is That Legal?
Most Australian employees are covered by a “modern award” which sets out different minimum rates for different jobs. If you are covered by an award that applies to you, your employer may be breaking the law by paying you...
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I Have Started A New Full-Time Job, And My Contract Says I Don’t Get Sick Leave Until I Have Been in My Job For A Year. What Do I Do if I Get Sick?
Unless you are a casual employee the National Employment Standards sets the minimum for the personal/carer’s leave you are entitled to. This is 10 days per year, and it accrued over time – so, after a month you will have...
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Workers Compensation Claims Time Limits
The New South Wales Government has established protocols for dealing with all types of compensation claims, including workers compensation claims. The legislation is overseen by the workplace health and safety regulator, SafeWork NSW, with the power to enforce safe work laws and investigate incidents.
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Are Journey Accidents Covered Under Workers Compensation Act
Journey accidents, or accidents that occur while commuting to and from work, are not automatically covered under Workers' Compensation in NSW. To succeed in a claim, the journey must have a real and substantial connection to your employment.
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What Is The Position With Legal Costs In Workers Compensation?
Many people avoid filing a workers compensation claim due to concerns over legal fees. At Taylor & Scott Lawyers, we remove this barrier by applying for funding through the Independent Review Office (IRO) before starting your claim.
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Get Compensation For Work injury Outside Workplace - Taylor & Scott
There are compensation claim responsibilities for both employer and employee in cases of outside workplace injuries. Employers are expected to provide a duty of care for all workers suffering from both work and non-work-...
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I Have Suffered a Permanent injury, Can I Sue For Negligence?
Permanent injury is that which impairs the physical or mental ability of a person to perform regular tasks. New South Wales compensation law has established guidelines for evaluating permanent injury compensation claims ...
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