by ABILITY GROUP | Oct 7, 2019 | Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
The consumption of alcohol & illicit drugs in the workplace is increasingly becoming an issue for businesses across industries. Implementing a formal drug & alcohol policy as well embedding associated procedures, can assist in ensuring a safer workplace. Safe...
by ABILITY GROUP | Sep 20, 2019 | Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
October marks National Safe Work Month across Australia, a dedicated time for employers, employees, and communities to recommit to creating safe and healthy workplaces. This year’s theme, “Safety: Every Job, Every Day”, reminds us that safety is not a one-off...
by ABILITY GROUP | Sep 4, 2019 | Human Resources, Workers Compensation
A carpenter who was found to have forged medical certificates in order to continue to receive payments under his workers compensation claim, has been gaoled for 9 months. The court also has ordered him to re-pay $112,975 in fruadlent payments received under the claim....
by ABILITY GROUP | Aug 18, 2019 | Uncategorized, Workers Compensation
Workers compensation is typically one of the largest costs for a business. If not actively monitored/managed your premium can increase quickly. Embedding HR, WHS & staff well-being strategies in your workplace can help ensure affordable premiums. Reducing Workers...
by ABILITY GROUP | Aug 12, 2019 | Human Resources
Federal Circuit Court has ordered an owner and operator of two Sushi food outlets to pay $108,000 of penalties following a Fair Work audit that identified they failed to keep proper pay records and conditions. Company Penalised For No Records Director Yong Sin Kim was...
