by ABILITY GROUP | Mar 30, 2020 | Claim costs, Human Resources, Injury Management, Injury Prevention, Mental Health, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
Under the Workers Compensation Act 1987 illnesses caused through a work environment may be considered a workers compensation claim. SIRA has therefore confirmed the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease related illnesses may be considered valid claims. Employers are also...
by ABILITY GROUP | Jun 6, 2019 | Claim costs, Premium, Workers Compensation
Workers’ compensation in New South Wales (NSW) has traditionally focused on physical injuries. However, psychological injury claims have doubled in the past six years, reflecting greater awareness of mental health and workplace stress. This has led to a sharp...
by Marc Ring | Mar 15, 2018 | Claim costs, Claim management, Uncategorized, Workers Compensation
ABILITY GROUP is proud to announce the March update to our New Claim Model, a significant enhancement designed to streamline processes, improve transparency, and deliver greater value to our clients. This update reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation and...
by Marc Ring | Feb 16, 2018 | Claim costs, Claim management, Claims, Reforms, Workers Compensation
The New South Wales (NSW) Claims Model has recently undergone significant changes, reshaping the way claims are managed and processed. At ABILITY GROUP, we understand that these updates can feel complex for both clients and injured workers. Our goal is to provide...
by Marc Ring | Nov 10, 2017 | Claim costs, Uncategorized, Workers Compensation
SafeWork Australia has released 2015/16 workers compensation data that shows serious claim costs increased by 30%. It is important for employers to provide a safe workplace & training to help prevent injuries. Data indicated certain age groups & industries are...
by Marc Ring | Jul 12, 2017 | Claim costs, Injured Worker, Injury Management, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
Employees who operate machinery & equipment as part of their job are at risk of major injury if the correct safety precautions are not taken. There are specific laws for working with machinery & equipment. Recent data from SafeWork NSW highlight risks....
