When is a worker covered for workers compensation?

A worker may be entitled to compensation for an injury or disease that occurs/arises: during the course of employment; or, by an accident arising out of employment.

Do I have to cover my contractors and sub-contractors?

It depends on whether the contractor or sub-contractor is defined as a ‘worker’. The term ‘worker’ includes: A contractor to whose service an industrial award or agreement applies; A contractor engaged to work for the purpose of your trade or business, whose remuneration is in exchange for their personal manual labour or services. For more information, see our Important Notices guide or go to the WorkCover WA website.

Make a Workers Compensation Claim in WA

Duty of Care to Your Injured Employees

It is your responsibility to assist your injured worker with seeking first aid or medical treatment for their injury or illness.

The injured worker is entitled to nominate their own treating doctor or medical practitioner who will be responsible for a medical assessment of their injury, providing them with a medical certificate and medical treatment if required.

How to Lodge an Insurance Claim

To lodge a workers compensation claim you need to:

Complete an Employers Report of Injury Form
Obtain a completed Employee Claim Form from your injured worker
Obtain a First Medical Certificate from your injured worker
Obtain a completed Statement of Witness, Recurrence of Disability/Injury Claim Form and/or Journey Claim Form if required.

Please provide the above forms and documentation to GIO within 5 working days from when the injured worker provided you with the signed and dated Employee Claim Form and first medical certificate. You can either:

Email: wcclaimswa@gio.com.au or
Mail: GIO Workers Compensation, GPO Box B50, Perth WA 6838 or
Fax: 1300 553 488

GIO will respond, in writing, within 14 days of the claim being lodged. We encourage you to maintain contact with your injured worker and GIO to ensure all parties work together to achieve a successful outcome.

For more information, please refer to our help guide titled Procedures to be Followed After an Injury or call us on 13 10 10.

If you require additional assistance or support, please visit our help and support page.