by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 24, 2022 | Health & Wellbeing, Workers Compensation
On 30 June 2022, the New South Wales Supreme Court handed down a significant decision in Matinca v Coalroc (No 5) [2022] NSWSC 844. The case involved an underground coal miner who suffered severe injuries, including a traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures, after a motor vehicle accident while travelling home from work. The accident occurred approximately 260 kilometres (2.5 hours) from the workplace, and the employee’s legal team argued it was caused by work?induced fatigue.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Nov 26, 2021 | Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health, Work Health & Safety, Work Health Program
There is no doubt that 2021 was a challenging year for most people and businesses alike. COVID-19 inflicted an unprecedented economic collapse causing millions of Australians to face unemployment which in turn resulted in a significant increase in the number of individuals presenting with mental health concerns.
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by Marc Ring | Jan 10, 2021 | Claim management, Health & Wellbeing, Injured Worker, Injury Management
If a worker is injured outside of work, do employers have obligations? A non-work-related injury/illness does not arise from employment.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Mar 12, 2020 | Health & Wellbeing, Human Resources, Injury Prevention
The COVID?19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for businesses and their Human Resources (HR) teams. From managing workplace health and safety to supporting employees through remote work and mental health concerns, HR plays a critical role in ensuring compliance, resilience, and employee well-being. For organisations like ABILITY GROUP, understanding the impact of Coronavirus (COVID?19) on HR is essential to navigating these complex times.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 11, 2019 | Health & Wellbeing, Injury Prevention
If you are reading this, there is a high chance you work on a computer for a large amount of your day. If you don’t, there is still a high chance you are looking at a screen for some part for your day.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Nov 13, 2018 | Health & Wellbeing, Injury Management, Mental Health
Mental illness is now recognised as the fastest-growing workplace injury worldwide, costing businesses hundreds of billions annually and impacting employee wellbeing more than traditional physical injuries. Employers who fail to address psychosocial hazards risk higher absenteeism, reduced productivity, and significant compensation claims.
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