What compensation is there for an injury at work?
- Your employer must pay compensation for personal injury from an accident arising out of and in the course of your work s. 74(1).
- It is not payable for an injury that disables you for three days or less s. 74(1)(a).
- Unless the result is death or permanent total disablement, it is not payable if the accident was directly caused by your being under the influence of drink or drugs, or wilfully disobeying a safety rule or removing a safety guard s. 74(1)(b).
Employee's compensation chapter
Last checked 1 Nov 2026 · written from the official text · not reviewed by a lawyer. This explains the law in general and does not decide your case.