A South Australian council worker who tripped over a pet fence, broke her arm and injured her knee while working from home has won a workers compensation claim.
Lauren Vercoe , a council worker for Adelaide’s City of Charles Sturt, was working from home on September 19, 2022 when she fell over a 60cm high metal fence she erected to keep a puppy she was pet sitting away from her rabbit.
Ms Vercoe won her compensation claim on injuries she suffered while working from home. Picture: Facebook However, on October 18 Magistrate Jodie Carrel in part ruled that Ms Vercoe’s injury was work related as the council worker was encouraged to take breaks throughout her workday. The Magistrate also ruled that even though Ms Vercoe had erected the fence without notifying any of her fellow staffers, this did not prohibit her from a compensation.
Lauren Vercoe Work From Home City Of Charles Sturt
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
South Australian council votes to retain 'offensive' name of Chinamans Lane in PenolaA South Australian council has voted to keep the controversial name of a rural road in Penola. A descendant of one of the first Chinese people in the area says renaming Chinamans Lane would erase a part of local history.
Read more »
Andrew Thaler elected to Snowy Monaro Regional Council despite ban from council buildingsNewly elected councillor Andrew Thaler is banned from entering Snowy Monaro Regional Council offices and will have to join council meetings via Zoom.
Read more »
Australian Women in Music Awards shine a light on women in the Australian music industryWith an aim to advance equality in the music industry, winners at this year's Australian Women in Music Awards have been celebrated in Brisbane.
Read more »
Mayor among the dead in Israeli strike on south Lebanon council buildingCaretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said Israel “intentionally targeted a meeting of the municipal council to discuss the city’s service and relief situation”.
Read more »
Mayor among the dead in Israeli strike on south Lebanon council buildingCaretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said Israel “intentionally targeted a meeting of the municipal council to discuss the city’s service and relief situation”.
Read more »
Mayor among the dead in Israeli strike on south Lebanon council buildingCaretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said Israel “intentionally targeted a meeting of the municipal council to discuss the city’s service and relief situation”.
Read more »