Claiming worker compensation for a serious adverse reaction from a Covid-19 Vaccine

An employee may be entitled to workers compensation if they sustain an injury due to the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine and the injury occurred in the course of employment.

Employees need to show that the employer has mandated the vaccine and has:

• Recommended or organised the vaccination
• Subsidized the vaccination

Despite making a claim through the Australian Vaccine Claims Scheme (discussed in our September 2021 article), it does not prevent you from lodging a claim from workers compensation claim.

However, employees will not be entitled to compensation if they suffer only mild symptoms. Only a significant reaction to the vaccine may be considered an injury.

Employees can make a claim at WorkSafe Victoria.