The WICA guide you should know

Work Injury Compensation Act? is the Work Injury Compensation Act?

The Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA) lets employees make claims for work-related injuries or diseases without having to file a civil suit under common law. It is a low-cost and quicker alternative to common law for settling compensation claims.

You can claim under WICA if you were injured in a work accident or suffered a disease due to work. You don't have to engage a lawyer to file a WICA claim.

Who is covered under Work Injury Compensation Act?

The Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA) covers any local or foreign employee who is under a contract of service or contract of apprenticeship, regardless of salary, age or nationality.

What you can claim?

• Medical leave wages for days you were issued with medical leave or light duty, due to the work injury or disease.

• Medical expenses, including your hospital bills, medication and other charges, due to the work injury.

• Lump sum compensation for permanent incapacity, current incapacity or death

As of Accident from 1 Jan 2020

Minimum permanent incapacity compensation: $97,000 × (% permanent incapacity)

Maximum permanent incapacity compensation: $289,000 × (% permanent incapacity)

Minimum Death compensation: $76,000

Maximum Death compensation: $225,000