by Marc Ring | Sep 8, 2016 | Rehabilitation
Recently, SafeWork Australia released a statistical report comparing injury rates between shift workers and non-shift workers spanning a variety of different industries, administered in 2013-2014. The report demonstrates that the injury rate for shift workers is...
by Marc Ring | Aug 16, 2016 | Reforms, Workers Compensation
The NSW Government has introduced major reforms to the Workers Compensation Scheme, reshaping how employers, brokers, and workers engage with icare. These changes are designed to improve sustainability, streamline processes, and enhance support for injured workers Key...
by Marc Ring | Aug 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
All workers’ compensation merit reviews by Icare can be challenged through judicial review in the NSW Supreme Court. A party may seek to have a decision set aside and returned to icare for reconsideration. After each challenge, Icare assesses the impact on the...
by Marc Ring | Jul 22, 2016 | Claim management, Injured Worker, Workers Compensation
The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) is the NSW government organisation responsible for regulating and administering the NSW workers’ compensation system. On 10 July 2016, SIRA undertook several information sessions to introduce the SIRA “Guidelines...
by Marc Ring | Jul 21, 2016 | Rehabilitation, Workers Compensation
Many ask if workplace rehabilitation really works. When managed professionally, it speeds return to work, reduces business impacts, and supports safe, sustainable recovery. At HEALTH ABILITY, accredited allied health providers deliver workplace rehab with a 100% RTW...
