Can I claim if injured during work?

How the answer differs across 7 jurisdictions

AustraliaFull article
The Short Answer

If you were injured at work in a Commonwealth government job, you must lodge a claim under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (Cth) with Comcare within strict time limits.

3 days
Report injury to employer
6 months
Claim lodgement limit
Comcare
Claims authority
1988
Act year
SingaporeFull article
The Short Answer

Yes, if you were injured while working in Singapore, you may be entitled to compensation under the Work Injury Compensation Act 2019 (WICA), regardless of fault.

All employees
Covered workers
No fault needed
Claim basis
3 days
Medical leave threshold
2 years
Claim deadline
The Short Answer

If you're injured at work in India, you may receive compensation under the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923 — amount depends on disability type, wages, and age, with minimums set by law.

₹1.2L min
Minimum lump sum
60% wage
Permanent total disability
45 days
Claim filing deadline
70% wage
Temporary disablement
South KoreaFull article
The Short Answer

Workers' compensation insurance in South Korea covers medical expenses, disability benefits, survivor benefits, and funeral costs for work-related injuries or illnesses.

100% coverage
Medical costs
Up to 70%
Wage replacement
3 days
Waiting period
1 year
Claim deadline
The Short Answer

Yes, almost all UK employers must have employers' liability insurance to cover injuries or diseases suffered by employees at work.

£5,000
Minimum cover
14 days
Record retention
£2,500
Daily fine
1969
Act introduced
The Short Answer

Yes, a bar or party host in Canada can be held liable if a drunk guest injures someone — but liability depends on foreseeability, proximity, and whether the host created or contributed to the risk.

Duty of care
Legal threshold
Foreseeability
Key test factor
Commercial host
Higher duty
Social hosts
Limited duty
The Short Answer

In Germany, an employer is vicariously liable for torts committed by employees during work duties under BGB § 831 — unless they prove due care in selecting and supervising the employee.

§ 831 BGB
Governing statute
100% liable
Default employer liability
Strict standard
Strict vicarious standard
Exculpation possible
Via due care proof

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Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: June 2026.