Your work during COVID

Recovering at work following injury is an important part of your rehabilitation because it can improve outcomes following injury and prevent secondary complications associated with time away from the workplace.

What can I do if I think I have contracted COVID-19 at work?

You may be entitled to workers compensation if you get COVID-19 at work. You will need to let your employer know straight away if you think that you have contracted COVID-19 at work.

Changes in 2020 provide that workers in prescribed employment are automatically presumed to have contracted COVID-19 at work.  The presumptive legislation came into effect from 14 May 2020.

Learn how to lodge a workers compensation claim.

I don't want to go to work because I'm worried that I will contract COVID-19. What should I do?

It’s common to feel worried at the moment.

The best thing to do if you feel worried about going to work is to speak with your manager about how you will be protected from COVID-19 at work, and to follow the NSW Government health advice.

You can also speak with your doctor about your COVID-19 vaccination options.

I am recovering at work, but my employer has closed down. Can I look for work somewhere else?

If your employer is unable to provide suitable work, you can look for work somewhere else.

Talk to your insurer about your injury management obligations and the support available to you including SIRA-funded programs.

Others at my work continue to be rostered on reduced hours due to COVID impact on the business, but I have not received any hours. What should I do?

If you can, talk to your employer in the first instance about your concerns.

You may want to contact the insurer to discuss suitable work options available within your workplace. The insurer might consider engaging the services of a Workplace Rehabilitation Provider to assist.

If the above actions do not successfully address your concerns, you can contact SIRA on 13 10 50.