Browsing: Workers' comp decisions (NSW)




MON
3:25PM

Anti-vaxxer seeks "dodgy doctor" and loses injury claim

A worker who claimed her employer bullied and demoralised her for not getting a COVID-19 vaccine has lost her psychological injury case, with a commission finding her commitment as an anti-vaxxer motivated her to "invent exaggerated symptoms".



THU
1:32PM

Accused harasser compensated after being subjected to "stringent" risk management rules

A major employer has been found, for the second time, to be liable for a psychological injury sustained by a worker subjected to a "stringent" rule - banning him from speaking to female colleagues without supervision - while harassment allegations against him were investigated.





FRI
1:49PM

Injured worker not given a chance to respond to alleged complaints, "even to this day"

A worker who was required to take on management duties and sack a worker, despite not being trained in such processes, has been awarded compensation for a psychological injury, with a commission rejecting her employer's reasonable-action defence.


FRI
12:43PM

Appeals court confirms $1.3m injury damages obligation for company involved in Cassaniti's death

A company that received a record-breaking WHS recklessness fine, over the death of an apprentice, has failed to reduce a $1.3 million payout to an injured labour-hire worker through the application of a "notoriously difficult" legislative provision.


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