We are certainly going through unprecedent difficult times that have brought changes to the way we operate in almost every aspect of our lives. Businesses across multiple industries have been financially impacted and whilst the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold, business have had to make significant operational changes in order to protect their employees and comply with the constantly changing government restrictions and regulations.
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ABILITY GROUP has been communicating with regulatory bodies and insurers to understand the impact of JobKeeper to our clients. There are 2 ways in which JobKeeper payments are expected to impact the workers compensation system in NSW.
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The National Cabinet has determined that a national WHS guidance on COVID-19 will be developed through Safe Work Australia and is intended to support business to operate safely within the COVID-19 environment.
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Under the Workers Compensation Act 1987 illnesses caused through a work environment may be considered a workers compensation claim. SIRA has therefore confirmed the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease related illnesses may be considered valid claims. Employers are also able to reprocess premiums if their wages drop more than 30%.
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Employers have a duty of care for the health and safety of workers, and others foreseeably at risk while conducting business, under Work Health & Safety (WHS) laws. In the current unprecedented times, WHS efforts are critical in keeping your employees and visitors safe from coronavirus (COVID-19) and to help protect your business.
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