Table - GN 2.2A COVID-19 presumption
Published: 24 July 2020
Last edited: 24 July 2020
| Description | Able to work | Post injury earnings | Work capacity | Weekly payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The worker has nil or mild symptoms and can perform work. The employer can provide suitable work with no change to earnings while self-isolating. | ✔ | No change | The worker is capable of work and the presumption in s19B(5) is rebutted. The worker does not have a total or partial incapacity for work. | ✘ |
| The worker presents with nil or mild symptoms and can perform work. The employer can provide some suitable work however earnings are reduced (eg less hours worked). | ✔ | Earning less | The worker is capable of work and the presumption in s19B(5) is rebutted. However, the worker has a partial incapacity and a current work capacity as provided by cl5C(5) of the Regulation. | ✔ |
| The worker presents with nil or mild symptoms and can perform work. Due to the type of employment and requirement to self-isolate, no suitable work is available. | ✔ | No earnings | The worker is capable of work and the presumption in s19B(5) is rebutted. However, the worker has a partial incapacity and a current work capacity as provided by cl5C(5) of the Regulation. | ✔ |
| The worker presents as being unwell and due to COVID-19 symptoms is not able to work. | ✘ | No earnings | The worker is incapable of work and the presumption in s19B(5) applies. The worker has a total incapacity and no current work capacity. | ✔ |
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