The NSW workers compensation scheme and nominal insurer (icare) have come under fire from an industry expert. icare insures 3.6 million employees and collects over $2 billion in premiums p.a. According to former principal actuarial adviser, the NSW scheme is in jeopardy.
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Thursday 12 September 2019 is R U Ok? Day & is our national day focused to reminding everyone that every day is ok to ask “Are You ok?” Mental health related issues are prevelent across society & this year the RUOK Org’s focus is “Trust the Signs, Trust Your Gut & Ask R U OK?”
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Despite having comprehensive policies & systems of work, the court found Woolworths had poorly implemented & were therefore liable for the aggravation of a pre-existing degenerative shoulder injury of an ex-employee.
Early intervention practices can foster a happy & healthy workplace. Responding early to incidents or situations, can help prevent workers from becoming ill, taking long-term sick leave or submitting a workers compensation claim. Policies & procedures also play an important role.
[REMINDER] State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) updated NSW Return to Work (RTW) guidelines back in May 2017. NSW businesses were granted a 2 year period to become compliant & must ensure NSW RTW compliance before 31 May 2019.
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