by ABILITY GROUP | Jan 12, 2026 | Breaking News, Claims, Consulting, Human Resources, Injured Worker, Injury Management, Premium, Workers Compensation
Regulators are intensifying efforts to crack down on workers’ compensation fraud as part of a broader push to protect the integrity of schemes. Fraudulent claims not only divert resources away from genuinely injured workers, but also drive up insurance premiums for businesses and place unnecessary strain on insurers. In NSW, SIRA has intensified its crackdown on insurance fraud in Workers Compensation and CTP schemes, warning fraudsters that cheating will not be tolerated. ABILITY GROUP highlights the importance of this campaign for employers and workers alike.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Sep 10, 2024 | Claim costs, Claim management, Health & Wellbeing, Human Resources, Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
Pre-employment Functional Assessments offer a cost-effective way to evaluate if candidates can safely perform job tasks based on their physical and medical capacity.
by Marc Ring | Aug 21, 2023 | Human Resources, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
Businesses are faced with numerous different risks, yet anticipating and effectively managing their people risks is critical to building trust inside and outside of your business. With such risks posing major threats, effective risk management becomes a business imperative. What are the common risks Australian businesses should be aware of and address?
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by Marc Ring | Feb 6, 2023 | Human Resources
Managing people effectively is essential for a safe, productive, and respectful workplace. However, concerns often arise when In many cases, the challenge lies in distinguishing between legitimate performance management and workplace bullying. Understanding the difference is critical for employers, leaders, and workers and it plays a major role in maintaining compliance with workplace health and safety obligations.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Nov 27, 2020 | Human Resources
Work Christmas parties will be very different this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Safety precautions include social distancing, venue capacity & the way people are expected to interact. Despite continued relaxations, it is important for businesses to know what they can & can not do as well as the importance of reiterating your Code of Conduct policy.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Oct 12, 2020 | Human Resources
The Fair Work Commission announced a 1.75% increase to minimum wages, equating to a $13 per week increase in the national minimum wage. Following Stage 1 Award increases for essential service workers in July, new minimum award rates start for industries like manufacturing & construction commence 1 November 2020.
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