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Are remote workers on a DTV still required to pay Workcover in Australia?
This is a question for Aussies on a DTV - remote worker
Are you still paying Workcover?
Are you still paying Workcover?
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The discussion revolves around whether Australian companies, particularly small ones, must continue paying Workcover for their remote workers on a DTV. Users share insights on obligations under Australian law, emphasizing that all companies are required to pay Workcover for employee safety, even if operating remotely. There is debate regarding the necessity of continued payments, especially if no employees are present in Australia. Suggestions include consulting an accountant for tailored advice.
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Mandy *******
OPAll Australian companies must pay workcover for the safety of their employees. We are only a 2 person company and have been told we must pay even working remotely.
Phil ******
Whats workcover?
AuthenticS***********
For yourself?
Mandy *******
OPAuthenticSquirrel4164 we are a 2 person company so yes paying for ourselves through our company
AuthenticS***********
@Mandy ******
wouldn't worry so much about work cover being S/E myself. If it's a mum and dad type operation (sounds like it) I wouldn't do it. Take a director dividend or something like that and avoid W/C. But.... Maybe talk to an accountant also. The way I see it the W/C policy is for things that happen within Oz it doesn't cover you internationally so if there's no employees in Oz at risk then why pay it? Just my thoughts definitely not advice.Mandy *******
OPAuthenticSquirrel4164 thats what I thought but am email back from W/C says we must pay. There are no employees in Oz but we are a Pty Ltd company
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