Work injuries & WorkCover · stage by stage
Gig economy & contractors
Riders, drivers and contractors: whether the workers compensation scheme covers you when the paperwork says you are not an employee.
6 monthsWorkCover claim3 yearsCourt proceedings
A notice of claim for damages comes before court proceedings, and needs your WorkCover claim number.
Stage 2
Is there a claim?
Who is responsible, which scheme applies, and whether your situation is covered.
- Gig economy & contractorsUberEats, DoorDash, Menulog & HungryPanda Riders: Are Your Injuries Covered?What cover a delivery rider actually has when they are hurt working — platform insurance, CTP, WorkCover — and what to claim first.
- Gig economy & contractorsGig Economy Injuries: Are Uber Drivers and Delivery Workers Covered?Where rideshare and delivery workers stand when they are hurt on a job — employee, contractor, CTP or nothing — and what to claim first.
Talk to us
Hurt at work and not sure where you stand?
Tell us what happened in a sentence. We will point you to the right guide, or tell you plainly if there is no claim in it.
No-obligation first consultation. We will be in touch within 1–3 business days.