Videos

Work social events and employer liability

In this webinar recording, WorkCover Queensland Senior Lawyer, Tim Loos, welcomes guest presenters Kym Cavanagh and Jim Tealby, of Hede Byrne & Hall, to discuss employer liability for injuries that have occurred at work social events. Kym and Jim talk through some cases on the subject, and provide analysis about when employers may be found liable for these injuries.

2020 Personal Injury Case Law Wrap Up

Daisy Duff and Angela Brookes of Hall & Wilcox joins us to review personal injury cases from 2020.

Workers' compensation in the hybrid work environment

In this webinar recording, WorkCover Queensland Senior Lawyer, Tim Loos, welcomes guest presenter Yvette McLaughlin, of Sparke Helmore Lawyers, to discuss hybrid working arrangements in the post-Covid landscape and its impact on workers' compensation and injury claims.

The crucial role of record keeping for workplace injuries

In this webinar recording, WorkCover Queensland Senior Lawyer, Tim Loos, welcomes guest presenter Georgina Wong, of Colin Biggers & Paisley, to discuss the importance of accurate record keeping and maintaining detailed file notes when managing workplace injuries.

What is meant by reasonable management action?

In Queensland, mental injury claims caused by reasonable management action, when it’s taken in a reasonable way, are excluded from workers’ compensation.

Tips for talking to workers after an injury

When someone is injured at work, a supportive workplace starts by reaching out to them straight away with care and concern.

Mental Injury Webinar Series: Part Two - The Employer Response

In part two of our mental injury webinar series, guest speaker Dr Mary Wyatt unpacks studies to demonstrate the impact an employer's response to injury can have on return to work outcomes. She also provides practical tips to employers on how to better support workers with a mental injury in their recovery and return to work.

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A Current Affair Melting Man

This story shows the tragic consequences that can occur if heat strain factors are not adequately controlled. Story provided to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland courtesy of the Nine Network's A Current Affair program.

Secondary Mental Injuries - Prevention and Support

In this webinar recording, WorkCover Queensland Manager of Mental Injuries, Michelle Turton, welcomes guest presenter Tatjana Jokic, registered Psychologist and Managing Director of JK Corporate Resourcing, to explore secondary mental injuries in workers compensation.

The Health Benefits of Work and Suitable Duties webinar

Recent research has shown that work has important health and wellbeing benefits. WorkCover Queensland will discuss why it is important to return to work and the benefits.

Gathering information for a common law claim

If you have decided to proceed with a common law claim, the next step is gathering information to support your claim.