by Marc Ring | Jan 15, 2018 | Work Health & Safety
Following a recent accident in a NSW café where a man suffered severe burns resulting from a gas cylinder explosion, a Government Ministerial Media Release advises SafeWork will be cracking down on gas appliances and in particular in restaurants. Government Safety...
by Marc Ring | Jan 11, 2018 | Human Resources
Historical context (2018; reviewed October 2026): This article described an earlier debate about casual classification. Rules changed on 26 August 2024, including the legal definition and the employee choice pathway to permanent employment. Employers should check the...
by Marc Ring | Jan 4, 2018 | Workers Compensation
2017 saw significant change & no industry more so than in workers compensation in NSW. During January, we have seen the new icare + EML claims model launch as well as many businesses finally received their 30 June 2017 renewals. icare Update – What’s...
by Marc Ring | Dec 1, 2017 | Claim management, Claims, Workers Compensation
Recent reforms have reshaped the claims process to improve efficiency, reduce delays, and ensure injured workers receive timely treatment and support. Key Features of the New Model Faster Provisional Liability Acceptance Risk-Based Claim Allocation Specialist Case...
by Marc Ring | Nov 16, 2017 | Work Health & Safety
There are a number of issues employers should consider before introducing drug & alcohol testing into their workplace. First & foremost, an employer must consider if they have a right to drug & alcohol test their workers? HR professionals support...
