We can also cover mental injuries if you've experienced, seen or heard a traumatic event at work. — ACC.co.nz
My understanding of the case was they were appealing the decision that the first responder (who was originally awarded $45,000 in reparation) was not classed as a victim as defined in the Sentencing Act, and therefore they were not a victim of the offence and thus reparations can not be imposed on the PCBU for their emotional harm.It looks like the PCBU has successfully argued that the PTSD harm was both secondary and unforeseeable. — Chris Hyndman
ut morally the PCBU should also provide as much support as possible to the employee during their rehabilitation, although these court cases would not have helped that process! — Chris Hyndman
[6] Pegasus appeals only in relation to the order to pay reparation to Mr [...]. It does so on the basis that he is not a victim as defined by the HSWA and is therefore ineligible for reparation. — [2019] NZHC 2257
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