WorkSafe Incentive Scheme for Employers (WISE) - Helping you get back to work with a new employer


  • WorkSafe Incentive Scheme for Employers (WISE) - Helping you get back to work with a new employer (PDF 166kb)
    Document Type: WorkSafe Publication
    Keycode: VWA1150/01/06.08
    Current Version: 1.0
    Summary: WorkSafe Incentive Scheme for Employers - Helping you get back to work with a new employer' contains information for workers about the WorkSafe Incentive Scheme for Employers (WISE). WISE is a 12 month financial incentive of up to $26,000 which is payable to employers who offer ongoing employment of 15 hours or more to workers with a WorkSafe entitlement who cannot return to work with their pre-injury employer. WISE is available for anyone participating in New Employer Services whether they are receiving weekly payments or not. The fact sheet provides advice on what the worker can expect from WISE and what to do if the worker is offered a job.

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WISE is a 12 month financial incentive of up to $26,000 that is payable to employers who offer ongoing employment of 15 hours or more to workers with a WorkSafe Victoria (WorkSafe) entitlement who cannot return to work (RTW) with their pre-injury employer.

Employers who are not eligible for WISE are labour hire companies, employment agencies or group training organisations that place workers into a workplace of another employer.

Workers cannot access WISE for themselves.  This includes self-employment or if you are a director or board member of a company that makes you an offer of employment.

Employers are offered WorkSafe Injury Insurance Protection if the worker stops work because of a new WorkSafe claim. As well, the cost of the claim is excluded from the employer’s injury insurance premium calculation. The employer is liable, however for the first 10 days of weekly payments and the first $564 (correct as at July 2008 – indexed annually) of medical expenses.

To give employers the added confidence that they have chosen the right applicant, an occupational rehabilitation provider will complete a workplace assessment to confirm the worker’s capacity and skills match the job and the workplace.

More information regarding WISE including what payments are made to the WISE employer are found in the publications below. 

Forms & Publications   

  • Helping you get back to work with a new employer (Worker)
  • Helping injured workers get back to work with a new employer (Employer)
  • Employer Payment Request Book (sample only)

 

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