How is pay affected under a workers compensation claim?

There are various legislated limits that can affect the level of a staff members pay under a workers' compensation claim. Two of the most common limits are briefly described:

• Maximum level of wages

  Whilst a staff member remains unfit for work there is a maximum level of wages that can be claimed.  This rate is set by WorkCover NSW and reviewed every 6 months.

  The UTS Injury Management Coordinator will advise if the maximum level of wages is likely to be reached, and discuss any possible options to maintain salary payments.

• 26 weeks of wage benefits

  Once a staff member has claimed 26 weeks of wage benefits for complete or partial incapacity under a claim, they are only entitled to claim a statutory wage rate from that point for any ongoing periods of time they remain unfit for work/ fit for reduced hours suitable duties.

  Staff are notified by the UTS Injury Management Coordinator if they are nearing this point in their claim.