Since the 2012 changes to the Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW), injured workers with a permanent impairment of 20% or less are entitled to weekly payments for up to a maximum of 260 weeks (5 years). For the purpose of determining whether a worker has an entitlement to weekly payments after 260 weeks, permanent impairment needs to be determined in … Continue reading Changes to workers compensation legislation affecting injured workers in 2017 & 2018