Guidelines for claims for compensation claims following the death of a worker

WorkSafe's guideline to quickly and efficiently determine entitlement and payment of compensation. It also details the documents needed to support a claim application.

What it contains

WorkSafe aims to determine entitlement to compensation as quickly as possible for the applicant’s benefit. 

The guidelines include the following key principles.

  • Applicants are not expected to have legal representation.
  • Applicants, employers and their advisers or representatives should cooperate and share information.
  • To help with a quick determination, applicants should provide certain documents.