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WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION ACT 2003 - SECT 133A

133A Employer's duty to tell WorkCover if worker asks for, or employer makes, a payment

(1) An employer, other than a self-insurer, must give WorkCover written notice in the approved form if—

(a) a worker asks the employer for compensation for an injury sustained by the worker; or
(b) the employer pays the worker an amount, either in compensation or instead of compensation, that is payable by the employer or WorkCover under the Act for an injury sustained by the worker.

(2) If the employer fails to comply with subsection (1) within 8 business days after the request or payment is made, the employer commits an offence, unless the employer has a reasonable excuse.

Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.


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