Workplace Bullying Lawyers

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Workers Compensation Claims

Workplace bullying causes serious psychological harm — and you have legal rights. If your employer or a colleague has bullied, harassed, or discriminated against you at work, you may be entitled to workers compensation for psychological injury, income replacement, and medical expenses. Withstand Lawyers acts on a no win no fee basis for bullying claims across NSW.

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Workplace bullying compensation lawyers NSW

What Is Workplace Bullying?

Workplace bullying is repeated, unreasonable behaviour directed at an employee that creates a risk to their health and safety. Under NSW law, it includes persistent verbal abuse, deliberate exclusion, unreasonable work demands, threats, intimidation, and humiliation.

A one-off incident may not meet the legal threshold, but a pattern of behaviour — even subtle — can give rise to a valid workers compensation claim.

Verbal Abuse

Yelling, insults, public humiliation, or persistent criticism unrelated to work performance

Intimidation

Threats, standover tactics, or behaviour designed to make you feel unsafe or powerless

Exclusion

Deliberate isolation, withholding of information, or being excluded from meetings and decisions

Unreasonable Workloads

Setting impossible deadlines, undermining work, or giving tasks below your skills to demean you

Harassment & Discrimination

Unwanted conduct based on gender, race, age, disability or other protected attributes

Psychological Harm

Anxiety, depression, PTSD, or stress caused by ongoing bullying or a hostile work environment

Your Workers Compensation Entitlements

If workplace bullying has caused a psychological injury, you can make a workers compensation claim through icare NSW. Compensation covers:

  • Weekly income payments — up to 95% of your pre-injury earnings (first 13 weeks), then stepped down
  • Medical and treatment expenses — psychology, psychiatry, GP visits, medication, and rehabilitation costs
  • Permanent impairment lump sum — if your psychological injury results in permanent impairment of 11% or more
  • Work injury damages — a common law claim where your employer failed to provide a safe workplace, potentially worth hundreds of thousands of dollars
  • Stress leave — income-protected time off to recover, starting from the date you report to a doctor

Time limits apply. You generally have 6 months from when the injury occurred (or when it stopped) to lodge a claim, though exceptions exist. Speak to us before any deadline passes.

How to Make a Claim — 4 Steps

  • 1
    See a doctor — Get a medical certificate confirming your psychological injury is work-related. This is your starting point for any claim.
  • 2
    Report to your employer — Notify your employer of your injury in writing. Keep a copy of everything. Your employer is legally required to lodge your claim with their insurer within 7 days.
  • 3
    Call Withstand Lawyers — We review your claim, advise on your entitlements, and take over communications with the insurer on your behalf. No upfront cost.
  • 4
    Receive your entitlements — We push for the maximum — weekly payments, medical expenses, lump sum, and if appropriate, a common law damages claim against your employer.

Why Choose Withstand Lawyers?

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Withstand Lawyers specialises exclusively in personal injury and workers compensation. We don’t do property, family, or commercial law — this is all we do, and we do it better than anyone else.

  • No win no fee — you pay nothing unless we win your case
  • We run your case from start to finish — you don’t need to deal with the insurer
  • Experienced psychological injury lawyers who understand the icare system
  • We regularly achieve common law damages well above initial insurer offers
  • Offices in Sydney (NSW) and Perth (WA)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is workplace bullying covered by workers compensation in NSW?
Yes. If bullying has caused a psychological injury — anxiety, depression, PTSD, or similar — you can make a workers compensation claim through icare NSW. The injury must be work-related, meaning your employment contributed to the condition. A doctor’s certificate confirming the diagnosis and its connection to your work is the key starting point.
How long do I have to make a claim?
Generally 6 months from when the injury occurred or when the bullying ceased. However, courts can extend this time in some circumstances. Don’t delay — speak to a lawyer as soon as possible to protect your rights.
Can I sue my employer for workplace bullying?
If your employer was negligent in failing to prevent or address bullying, and your psychological injury meets the threshold (15% or more whole person impairment), you may be entitled to bring a common law work injury damages claim. These claims can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Our lawyers will advise whether you qualify.
Can my employer fire me for making a workers comp claim?
No. It is unlawful for an employer to dismiss, demote, or otherwise victimise you for lodging or pursuing a workers compensation claim. This protection applies from the moment you notify your employer of the injury. If this happens to you, call us immediately.
What if my workers comp claim is rejected?
Insurers often dispute psychological injury claims. If your claim is rejected, you have the right to lodge a dispute with the Personal Injury Commission. Withstand Lawyers handles disputes at no upfront cost. We have a strong track record reversing rejected claims at hearing.
What is the difference between a workers comp claim and a Fair Work bullying complaint?
A Fair Work bullying order tells your employer to stop the bullying — it does not result in financial compensation. A workers compensation claim through icare NSW provides income replacement, medical expenses, and potentially a lump sum or common law damages. Most clients with serious psychological injuries benefit more from pursuing the compensation pathway. We can advise which approach suits your situation.

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