workers Compensation Changes

There have been recent changes to the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act. The following is a summary of the amendments:

STEP DOWNS IN WEEKLY PAYMENTS OF COMPENSATION PRIOR TO THE 29TH JUNE 2004:
0-13 weeks - 100% of normal weekly earning
14-52 weeks (12 months) - 85% of normal weekly earning
53 weeks to a maximum of 10 years - 70% of normal weekly earning

STEP DOWNS FOLLOWING LEGISLATION ON AND AFTER THE 29TH JUNE 2004:
0-13 weeks - 100% of normal weekly earning
14-78 weeks (18 months)- 85% of normal weekly earnings
79 weeks to a maximum of 9 years - 80% of normal weekly earnings

THE CHANGES APPLY TO:
.workers who suffered injuries before 1st July 2001; and
.workers who suffered injuries on or after 1st July 2001 and have received a settlement or common law damages award in respect of their claim.

Please contact the TCEEA office if you would like us to send you "A Guide to Workers Compensation in Tasmania".

Contact Details
Tasmanian Catholic Education Employees Association
Ph:  (03) 6234 9970
Fax: (03) 6234 9505
Email: angbriant@tassie.net.au

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