Many businesses fail to understand the importance of worker consultations. Under WHS laws, employers or PCBUs must consult workers on health and safety matters that may affect them. Workers must also have an opportunity to express their views & contribute to any decisions relating to their health & safety.
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Managing stakeholders in a workplace injury claim can be complex, but each plays a vital role in the employee’s return to work.
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The key changes include new eligibility criteria for mental injury claims, an additional requirement for receiving weekly payments beyond 130 weeks as well as other changes.
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An employer’s response to worker injuries plays a vital role in supporting recovery. Employers' efforts can either positively or negatively impact return-to-work outcomes, including the time it takes for your worker to recover. Workplace injuries vary, requiring employers to tailor their response
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In the context of workers' compensation, a pre-existing condition refers to a medical condition or injury that an employee had prior to their employment or that existed before a workplace incident occurred. These conditions can include chronic illnesses, prior injuries, or other health issues that the worker had before the workplace incident.
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