Earlier in 2021 changes were made to the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017. The changes have impacted the possibility of employers to claim or pursue recoveries for costs associated with motor vehicle accidents under CTP Insurance & minimise the impact on their workers compensation Premiums.
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October is the National Safe Work Month. A reminder to both workers and employers to commit to practicing a safe and healthy workplace.
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The Australian news ensures we all know the government strategies previously successful to eliminate Covid-19 transmission in the community, is not working with the current Delta variant outbreak. The Government’s focus is consequently now firmly on vaccination rates. With some business mandating COVID vaccinations in the workplace what are the rights & obligations?
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With the ongoing COVID pandemic & restrictions imposed, many employers have had no choice but to stand down employees, reduce hours or accessing government aid schemes such as job keeper. icare has consequently updated it Wages Definition manual to assist businesses.
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Further to the NSW Premier’s announcement on the latest updates, construction will resume on the 31st of July, with safety measures put into place within the sites to reduce contact between workers. Safe Work will be performing many inspections and it is critical that employers implement the safety measures.
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