Work injuries & WorkCover · stage by stage
Psychological & mental health claims
Psychological injury at work — bullying, harassment and workload — and what WorkCover requires before it accepts a claim.
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.
- Psychological & mental health claimsWorkplace Bullying Made Me Sick: How to Claim for Psychological InjuryWhen bullying at work becomes a compensable psychological injury, what has to be proved, and the management-action defence that often decides it.
- Psychological & mental health claimsMental Health Claims in the Workplace: Legal Pathways for Psychological InjuriesHow a psychological injury from work is claimed in Queensland, the extra test it has to meet, and the deadlines that apply.
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 2 business hours.