Common use of Compensation Pay Clause in Contracts

Compensation Pay. (i) The base rate paid in relation to a workers compensation claim shall be the base rate of pay in accordance with this agreement; i.e. the pay level applicable when any form of leave is taken. (ii) Workers Compensation claims will be handled expeditiously by Council as a self insurer. Payment for workers compensation claims will be made as soon as the claim is accepted by Council following appropriate medical advice. If a claim is denied by Council, then sick pay can be claimed in accordance with the provisions of Clause 22 (sick leave). Payment of sick leave will be made only after the claim has been processed and declined. (iii) If a casual employee is absent from duty and such absence arises from circumstances which right to compensation, the employee will be paid their average weekly base rate for a period of up to twenty six weeks. This average is calculated using their weekly pay over the twelve months immediately preceding the commencement of their absence or over their period of employment with Council, whichever is the greatest.

Compensation Pay. (i) The base rate paid in relation to a workers compensation claim shall be the base rate of pay in accordance with this agreement; i.e. ie. the pay level applicable when any form of leave is taken. (ii) Workers Compensation claims will be handled expeditiously by Council as a self insurer. Payment for workers compensation claims will be made as soon as the claim is accepted by Council following appropriate medical advice. If a claim is denied by Council, then sick pay can be claimed in accordance with the provisions of Clause 22 (sick leave). Payment of sick leave will be made only after the claim has been processed and declined. (iii) If a casual employee is absent from duty and such absence arises from circumstances which have a right to compensation, the employee will be paid their average weekly base rate for a period of up to twenty six weeks. This average is calculated using their weekly pay over the twelve months immediately preceding the commencement of their absence or over their period of employment with Council, whichever is the greatest.