The Australian Government’s JobKeeper scheme, introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, was designed to keep employees connected to their workplaces and support businesses facing financial hardship. While JobKeeper provided vital relief, it also created complexities within the NSW workers compensation system, requiring regulatory clarification by the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA)
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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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The COVID?19 pandemic has transformed the way businesses manage workplace health and safety. Employers, workers, and regulators must work together to ensure that workplaces remain safe, compliant, and resilient. For organisations like ABILITY GROUP, understanding the connection between Coronavirus (COVID?19) and WHS obligations is vital to protecting employees and sustaining business operations.
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Managing an employee with a workers compensation claim can be challenging & frustrating during normal business conditions, yet what do businesses need to do in unprecedented times of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
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