457 visa holders must be covered by Workers’ compensation

Workcover NSW is reminding businesses to ensure that 457 visa holder staff are covered by appropriate Workers Compensation insurance policies. A recent investigation by Workcover found a Taiwanese company was employing staff without appropriate compensation insurance. Failure to comply with obligations can result in employers being liable to cover the cost of injuries and fines of up to $55,000.

Roam Migration Law can provide expert advice on how to comply with your immigration law obligations, conduct audits of visa holder populations and assist to develop and implement policies to ensure full compliance going forward.  For further information contact us on 03 9044 9265.

All workers on 457 visas entitled to workers comp

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Disclaimer: Content in this publication is for informational purposes only and not intended as legal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. Australian immigration law is complex and its policies and visa eligibility criteria are changing regularly. To discuss any matters raised in this article, please contact us.

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