by ABILITY GROUP | Apr 27, 2020 | Work Health & Safety
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. The national Cabinet adopted COVID-19 Safe Workplace...
by ABILITY GROUP | Mar 30, 2020 | Claim costs, Human Resources, Injury Management, Injury Prevention, Mental Health, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
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...
by ABILITY GROUP | Mar 26, 2020 | Work Health & Safety
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...
by ABILITY GROUP | Mar 19, 2020 | Injury Management, Workers Compensation
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)? COVID-19 & Workers (Claims) During the current...
by ABILITY GROUP | Mar 12, 2020 | Health & Wellbeing, Human Resources, Injury Prevention
The COVID?19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for businesses and their Human Resources (HR) teams. From managing workplace health and safety to supporting employees through remote work and mental health concerns, HR plays a critical role in ensuring...
