Mental health claims are rising sharply in Australia, creating significant financial and cultural challenges for businesses. ABILITY GROUP helps employers manage these risks, reduce premiums, and build safer, healthier workplaces.
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Due to the recent lockdowns and increasing cases in NSW, more and more people are working from home. It is very important that workers are aware of their work environment and to ensure that healthy work practices are applied at home.
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icare released updated Work Industry Classification (WIC) rates for the 2021/2022 policy year, impacting premiums across NSW industries. ABILITY GROUP helps employers understand these changes, manage costs, and stay compliant.
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The NSW Code of Practice for Managing Psychosocial Hazards is a key guide for businesses nationwide. Though not mandatory, courts and regulators use it to assess what a PCBU should reasonably know about workplace risks.
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Road safety is more than just a compliance requirement, it’s a critical part of workplace health and safety. For businesses whose employees drive or ride for work, the risks extend beyond the road. Traffic incidents can lead to serious injuries, costly compensation claims, and reputational damage. According to workplace safety experts, traffic crashes remain one of the leading causes of occupational fatalities, costing employers billions annually in medical care, legal expenses, and lost productivity.
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