The Christmas – New Year holiday period is a busy time of the year. Public holidays & annual leave result in skeleton staff in the insurance companies, medical practice, etc which can subsequently prolong response times & efficiency of claim management services. Regrettably each year clients have workplace injuries & claims during this period which need special attention.
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Being aware of good postural techniques & ergonomics while at work or at home is important to ensure a safe & productive workspace. Many of people are required to remain seated for extensive periods throughout the day. This has become even more prevalent due to many people either working from home or remotely due to COVID-19.
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An important new Workers Compensation Regulation Amendment commenced on 23 October 2020. COVID-19 Weekly Payment Compensation clarifies how workers earnings are treated in calculating a weekly payments & Pre-Injury Average Weekly Earnings associated with JobKeeper payments & other COVID-19 impacts.
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The Fair Work Commission announced a 1.75% increase to minimum wages, equating to a $13 per week increase in the national minimum wage. Following Stage 1 Award increases for essential service workers in July, new minimum award rates start for industries like manufacturing & construction commence 1 November 2020.
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COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of safety in all workplaces. Naturally this year, Safe Work Australia’s National Safety month focused on Australia’s Work Health & Safety through COVID-19.
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