by ABILITY GROUP | Aug 27, 2020 | Investigations, Workers Compensation
Despite ongoing COVID-19 impacts, NSW workers compensation continues to be front page news. NSW Parliamentary Inquiries forced icare, SIRA, EML & the icare Board to participate. icare CEO John Nagle subsequently resigned following revelations his wife was paid $800K over a 3 year period, resulting in Group Executive Don Ferguson has been appointed as interim icare CEO. NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet survived a no confidence motion by a single casting vote. Mr Perrottet subsequently apologised to workers let down by scandal-ridden insurer icare as he conceded there were serious issues that needed to be addressed inside the agency
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by ABILITY GROUP | Aug 18, 2020 | Manual Handling, Work Health & Safety
Most jobs typically require some type of manual handling. Manual handling can involve lifting, pushing or pulling for various purposes such as; stacking shelves, carrying machinery / equipment, pushing / moving trolleys, equipment or the likes. SafeWork Australia has released a Manual Handling Code of Practice.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Aug 14, 2020 | Human Resources
For the first time, since the introduction of the Fair Work Act’s National Employment Standards, the Australian High Court has provided a key ruling clarifying paid personal/carer’s leave. The High Court’s decision on 13th August 2020 importantly clarifies the method of accruing & taking paid personal/carer’s leave.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 30, 2020 | Workers Compensation
Yesterday Four Corners, in conjunction with ABC & SMH, reported “Australia’s biggest workers compensation system icare faces looming financial disaster“. icare has since released a Statement on Four Corners & other reports highlighting that “claims have been previously addressed” & “some reports are misleading & inaccurate”.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 25, 2020 | Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
Given the risks, when required to work at heights it is important for the employer to take extra care & attention. Risk Assessments & Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) are required to be embedded as standard operating procedures. Failure to do can result in tragic events & fines.
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