Australia has one of the highest rates of mesothelioma in the world. But what is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that develops in the thin layer of tissue that covers the lungs. This dust disease can progress rapidly with no known cure for it currently. Exposure to asbestos is the…
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Our client migrated to Australia from South Korea. He worked in the tiling industry in Sydney. His job took him to many building sites across Sydney working a six-day week. On this particular day, he was directed by his employer to attend a building site in Western Sydney. He and his workmates arrived at the…
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Getting injured at work can be traumatic and have a lasting impact. How do you know if you satisfy the eligibility criteria to claim compensation? Unlike workers compensation claims which have provisions for weekly compensation, medical expenses and lump sum compensation, a work injury damages claim is restricted to past and future economic loss including…
Read MoreAll employees in Australia have a basic right to a safe and healthy workplace and it pays to know your rights. Workplace health and safety (WHS), often referred to as Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) is the law in place to protect the safety, health and welfare of employees at their workplace. All workers, contractors,…
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