Can You Claim Workers’ Compensation While Working From Home?
Working remotely and injured on the job? Find out when you can claim workers’ compensation in NSW and what evidence you may need.
Navigating Third-Party Liability In Workplace Accidents
Workplace accidents can be devastating, often resulting in injuries that affect not only the worker but also their family and livelihood. While workers’ compensation provides essential support, there may be cases where third-party liability comes into play. At McDonnell Schroder, we’re experienced in handling complex workplace accident claims, including those involving third-party liability. Let’s explore […]
Workers Comp Stigma: Combating Workplace Discrimination Post-Injury
Workplace injuries can be life-altering events, not just physically but also emotionally and socially. Unfortunately, many injured workers face an additional challenge: stigma and discrimination in the workplace. At McDonnell Schroder, we understand the complexities of workers’ compensation cases and the importance of combating workplace discrimination. Let’s explore this critical issue and how to address […]
Avoiding Worker Misclassification Claims: Best Practices for Employers
Now more than ever employers face numerous challenges, one of which is the proper classification of workers. Misclassifying employees as independent contractors can have severe legal and financial consequences. Employment lawyers in Sydney and employment solicitors across the city are witnessing an increasing number of misclassification claims. To navigate this complex issue, employers must adopt […]
10 Questions To Ask Your Workers Compensation Lawyers
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, unexpected turns can catch us off guard. A normal day at work can quickly come crashing down at the hands of a slip on a wet floor or a mishap with heavy machinery, putting worker’s compensation at the top of our agenda. However, this can be […]
5 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Making A Claim For Worker’s Compensation
It’s another day on the construction site, and you’re on your way up the scaffolding to paint the exterior of the new building. But suddenly the scaffolding collapses under your feet. You fall to the ground abruptly and suffer a nasty injury to your left leg. It’s a situation no one wants to experience, but […]
Discrimination and Harassment in The Workplace: Understanding Your Rights
Have you ever felt unfairly treated or harassed in your workplace? Unfortunately, workplace discrimination and harassment are not uncommon occurrences in many workplaces around the world, including in Australia. Workplace discrimination can come in many forms, including ageism, sexism, racism, and ableism. Harassment can also take many forms, such as verbal or physical abuse, unwanted […]
Negligence in the Workplace: Common Types of Workplace Accidents and Injuries
Workplace safety is of utmost importance in any organisation, regardless of its size or industry. Every employee deserves a safe working environment where they can perform their tasks without fear of injury. Unfortunately, workplace injuries are all too common in Australia, with countless people suffering from accidents that could have been avoided. From slips, trips, […]
How to Maximise Your Workers’ Compensation Benefits After a Workplace Injury
Have you ever been injured at work? Being injured at work can be an exhausting time for people affected, not only from the injury itself but the consequences of missing work, requiring medical treatment and the overall emotional impact it may have on the individual. The worker’s compensation system in NSW provides assistance and support […]
Employment Law – Things You May Not Have Known
Have you ever been excited to start a new job for the opportunities you have been given, only to start the job and realise that your employer is violating employment laws? Or, have you or a loved one ever experienced unfair dismissal in the workplace? This article will bolster your knowledge of employment law, covering […]
