As of 1 November 2018, the Fair Work Commission have made changes to a large number of modern awards. Although many of these changes are wording related, there are a number of key changes that many businesses need to be aware of and act upon.
There are 5 common types of toxic employees. Your ability to identify & address such employees requires care to avoid complications. Knowing warning signs & understanding the difference between a difficult & toxic worker are key to minimising impacts.
A quick recovery of an injured worker may not always be simple or easy. Workers agreeing to modified duties or reduced hours, can be beneficial to their well-being, assist with physical recovery and accelerate the return to work process.
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Independent research shows Mental Illness is the fastest growing workplace injury and is costing hundreds of billions per year.
The Australian Council of Trade Unions has welcomed some recommendations from the Productivity Commission, including no-liability treatment for mental health injuries and claims.
Psychological health and safety should be treated with the same importance as physical health and safety and WHS in the workplace.
ACTU conducted a survey this year and I was found that over 60% of respondents had experienced mental illness due to their employer failing to manage psycho-social hazards in the workplace. It was also found in this survey that nearly half of participants felt their employers were not prepared to support workers experiencing mental illness in the workplace.
For all NSW workers compensation policy holders with a 30 June 2018 Renewal date, the deadline to submit Declaration of Actual Wages was 31 October 2018. If you have missed this date, your submission is now overdue. icare has advised that the policy adjustment process will soon commence for those submitted before this date.