Putting you first at the centre of what we do. Keeping you healthy and safe at work. Supporting you when you are harmed at work. Ensuring your scheme works and is sustainable.
What does the employer need to do?
Employers are required to:
- make all reasonably practicable changes to the workplace to minimise the chance of further injuries or accidents
- assess an injured employee's needs and direct them to the necessary and appropriate support and assistance
- assist an injured employee in their rehabilitation to remain at or to achieve an early and safe return to work
- where necessary, nominate a case manager as soon as possible to provide the injured employee with assistance to remain at or to return to work
- provide an injured employee with information about Comcare’s services, including providing all the relevant forms and advice about processes and procedures
- provide Comcare with accurate, timely and complete information about any claim
- maintain confidentiality in relation to any claim
- inform injured employees of their rights and responsibilities concerning any claim.