Employers’ Negligence Claims
You can make a workers’ compensation claim if you are legally considered a “worker” and you suffer an injury or disease arising out of, or in the course of, your employment.
To make a workers’ compensation claim, you do not need to prove your employer was negligent.
You can make a claim if you are:
• A full‑time employee.
• A part‑time employee.
• A casual employee.
• A seasonal worker.
• Working on a commission basis.
• An apprentice or trainee.
• A labour hire employee.
Some contractors and subcontractors may be considered “workers” depending on the true nature of the working relationship.
A working director of a company may also be covered, but only if the company elects to include them under its workers’ compensation insurance policy.
A working director of a company may also be covered, but only if the company elects to include them under its workers’ compensation insurance policy.
What can you claim for:
1. Income payments (known as income compensation).
2. Medical and health expenses.
3. Vocational rehabilitation expenses.
4. Travel expenses.
5. Lump Sum Compensation (Permanent Impairment).
Download a copy of the Workers’ Compensation Claim Form from the WorkCover WA website at:
