by Marc Ring | Apr 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
An accident at the Sydney Royal Easter Show left several employees badly injured while playing on the super-slide at 12:20 a.m., after the show had closed. Given the severity of the injuries, WorkCover NSW is investigating. This situation reminds us of the frequent...
by Marc Ring | Apr 13, 2015 | Claim costs, Work Health & Safety, Work Health Program, Workers Compensation
The workers’ compensation system, processes and insurers often hold the employer liable for the full claims costs. At ABILITY GROUP, we advocate for clients and partners to secure the best possible outcomes for their businesses and injured workers. From our...
by Marc Ring | Apr 13, 2015 | Claim costs, Work Health & Safety, Work Health Program, Workers Compensation
There is growing evidence sitting or a sedentary lifestyle can result in chronic and even deadly health conditions. Many assume it is mostly office workers who are spending increasing time sitting yet there are many jobs that are also at risk. Majority of time sitting...
by Marc Ring | Apr 10, 2015 | Claim costs, Workers Compensation
WorkCover WA has announced a recommended 4.7% decrease in the premium rate for compulsory workers’ compensation insurance in Western Australia. The average premium rate would reduce to 1.483% of 2015/16 total wages and is a record low. Reductions are based on...
by Marc Ring | Mar 30, 2015 | Claim costs, Consulting, Workers Compensation
Heading into the NSW State Election, one certainty was that whichever party won, major workers’ compensation reforms would follow. SA has already undergone its largest changes in over 20 years, while Comcare faces widespread modernisation. NSW too has seen...
