We all play an important role throughout the injury management and return to work journey
You have the right or rights to:
- choose your nominated treating doctor
- choose your approved rehabilitation provider
- choose your treatment providers
- have a say in your return to work plan
- have union representation, if required.
You have a responsibility to:
- participate with all reasonable requests from CMI, your doctor and your employer during your claim
- cooperate and comply with your injury management and return to work plans. If you do not comply with your injury management plan, CMI may suspend your benefits
- maintain regular contact with your employer regarding the progress of your injury
- immediately notify your employer and/or CMI of any changes in your condition
- notify CMI immediately if any of your employment circumstances change.
Your employer must:
- notify CMI within 48 hours of becoming aware of the incident
- consult with you, your treating doctor (if appropriate) and CMI about your injury management and return to work plans.
They should also:
- identify suitable duties, where reasonably practicable, to support you while you re recovering
- maintain regular communication with you until you recover from your injury and return to your pre-injury duties.