by ABILITY GROUP | Apr 5, 2021 | Mental Health, Work Health & Safety
Mental health, like physical health, is vital to workplace safety. Mental Health Hazards – Psychological injuries are equally important as physical injuries. Recognising and managing workplace psychological risks and hazards should be core for any...
by ABILITY GROUP | Mar 29, 2021 | Premium, Uncategorized, Workers Compensation
Following months of industry speculation, as many have predicted NSW workers compensation premiums will be increased from 1.4% of wages to 1.44% of total NSW wages in the 2021-22 financial year. With the icare run NSW workers compensation scheme having been in media...
by ABILITY GROUP | Mar 15, 2021 | Injury Management, Injury Prevention, Workers Compensation
Pre-employment Functional Assessments (PEFAs), also known as pre-employment screenings, are evaluations designed to determine whether a candidate is physically and mentally fit to perform the essential tasks of a role. Moreover, when conducted by allied health...
by ABILITY GROUP | Mar 8, 2021 | Work Health & Safety
There are currently no laws in Australia that require the COVID-19 vaccination to be mandatory. Employers are not required to enforce their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 despite obvious benefits from being vaccinated. What does it mean for...
by ABILITY GROUP | Mar 1, 2021 | Claim management, Injured Worker, Premium, Wage Audits, Workers Compensation
Workers Compensation is designed to protect both employees and employers when workplace injuries occur. For businesses, navigating the complexities of claims, premiums, and rehabilitation can be challenging. Miscommunication, inconsistent information, and frequent...
