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12/26/2014
Leon, Solicitor
Category: Australia Law
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My name is ***** ***** I am a NSW Solicitor. Thank you for your question, and will do my best to assist you with your question.
Had you reported the injury to your employer and did you doctor give you a certificate for workers compensation?
In relation to pushing you out, it is tantamount to unfair dismissal and you can sue him for that.
But you should make sure that he has lodged the application with the insurer.
My name is ***** ***** I am a NSW Solicitor. Thank you for your question, and will do my best to assist you with your question.
Had you reported the injury to your employer and did you doctor give you a certificate for workers compensation?
In relation to pushing you out, it is tantamount to unfair dismissal and you can sue him for that.
But you should make sure that he has lodged the application with the insurer.
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