Worker's Obligations and Rights
YOUR OBLIGATIONS
These include:
- Getting and having a relevant work cover medical certificate
- Accepting referrals and treatment recommended by NTD.
- Arriving at appointments on time and traveling to specialists as requested by your NTD or agent
- Undertake the suitable duties that have been arranged and approved by your NTD, rehabilitation provider and employer
- Being examined by an “independent medical officer” referred to by the agent
- Attending rehabilitation provider appointments and engaging in activities organised by the rehabilitation service that are aimed at increasing your work capacity.
- Job searching when fit for work and when no further suitable duties are offered buy your preinjury employer
- Attend Work capacity assessments as requested by the Agent
- Speak to the agent and “being available” for communication regarding your injury situation and treatment.
YOUR RIGHTS -
These include right to choose:
- Your NTD
- Treatment provider
- Rehabilitation provider
- Claim for necessary travel expenses to and from appointments you go made via your NTD or organised by the agent
- Get medication and other treatments expenses reimbursed
- Request assessment of your home or workplace to identify aids or support service that can assist you while you recover
- Reasonable cost associated with retraining - i.e. courses, some mandatory equipment
