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Workers Compensation Act 1987
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#### 244 Presumption as to reason for dismissal
244 Presumption as to reason for dismissal
(cf IR Act, s 95)
> > (1) In proceedings for a reinstatement order under this Part it is to be presumed that the injured worker was dismissed because he or she was not fit for employment as a result of the injury received.
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> > (2) That presumption is rebutted if the employer satisfies the Industrial Relations Commission that the injury was not a substantial and operative cause of the dismissal of the worker.
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> **ss 240–244:** Rep 1989 No 119, Sch 1 (28). Ins 2006 No 97, Sch 3 \[1\].