by ABILITY GROUP | Apr 13, 2026 | Claim costs, Wage Audits, Workers Compensation
A recent costly reminder for employers was highlighted by the Sydney Morning Herald after an employer was left facing an $822,000 workers compensation liability. The additional premium was not a fine, nor related to a safety breach, but due to a little-understood policy provision. While the circumstances are specific, the lesson is widespread, given that many employers do not fully understand the long-tail financial exposure embedded in their workers compensation policies.
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by Marc Ring | May 11, 2025 | Claim costs, Injury Prevention, Mental Health, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
As the End of Financial Year (EOFY) approaches, businesses across Australia prepare to celebrate achievements, reward teams, and reflect on the year’s progress. EOFY workplace celebrations are a fantastic way to boost morale and strengthen company culture, but safety must remain a top priority.
At ABILITY GROUP, we’re committed to helping organisations create safe, inclusive, and compliant work environments. That includes making sure EOFY events are enjoyable without compromising wellbeing or legal obligations.
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by Marc Ring | Oct 14, 2024 | Claim costs, Claim management, Claims, Premium, Workers Compensation
Each state/territory has specific workers' compensation regulations with a common goal of providing financial support for injured & ill workers. So what happens with some types of Annual Leave & Workers Compensation Claims?
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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 ABILITY GROUP | Oct 10, 2021 | Claim costs, Claim management, Workers Compensation
Workplace Covid-19 infections in Australia could drive compensation costs up to $638M over the next year as restrictions ease in NSW.
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by Marc Ring | May 15, 2020 | Breaking News, Claim costs, Claim management, Claims, Injured Worker, Injury Management, Workers Compensation
[Must Read] COVID-19 NSW Workers Compensation loophole closed for nurses, paramedics & other essential workers including Health, Education, Hospitality, Entertainment, Construction & Retail.
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