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Return to work - Employer and Worker Presentation - WorkCover ...

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July 2010 Key AmendmentsEarly InterventionEnsures that injuries are reportedEarly, so that treatment <strong>and</strong>Management of the injury canCommence as soon as possible<strong>Employer</strong>s <strong>to</strong> notify insurer of an injuryWithin 3 <strong>work</strong>ing days<strong>Employer</strong> <strong>to</strong> provide <strong>work</strong>er with a‘notice of right <strong>to</strong> claim’ within 14 days<strong>Employer</strong>s <strong>to</strong> notify insurer of a claimWithin 3 <strong>work</strong>ing daysAll injury management provisions <strong>to</strong>Apply even if there is a dispute aboutliabilityEarly intervention has been shown<strong>to</strong> improve the likelihood of RTW<strong>and</strong> reduces the time required <strong>to</strong>do so

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