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TUE

12:00PM

Alleged thief wins workers' compensation, dispute notice flawed

Notices issued to workers disputing their workers' comp entitlements must be written in "clear and unambiguous language", the NSW WCC has stressed in awarding ongoing compensation to an injured worker who was dismissed for stealing.

FRI

12:40PM

Sacked injured workers can seek relief in both state and federal courts

Injured NSW workers who are dismissed because of their condition are entitled to seek reinstatement through the State Industrial Relations Commission - even if their application has been rejected by a federal tribunal, a judge has ruled.

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WED

2:40PM

Drink driving worker loses workers' compensation bid

A worker who was permanently injured in a car accident while drink driving after a work Christmas party has failed to convince the NSW Court of Appeal that she was hurt in the course of her employment.

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