by ABILITY GROUP | Feb 17, 2025 | Claim management, Claims, Injury Management, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
Pre-existing conditions can have a significant impact workers’ compensation claims. A pre-existing condition is any health issue that existed before a work-related injury or illness. These conditions can include chronic illnesses, previous injuries, mental...
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? We want to remind all...
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. Background Medical practice has shifted from static principles to data-driven methods like clinical...
by Marc Ring | Mar 25, 2024 | Claim management, Injury Management, Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
Based on discussions with clients, the importance of early notification is not as widely known as expected. With workplace injuries, early notification, contact and support typically result in better health and recovery outcomes. Workers are more likely to stay or...
by ABILITY GROUP | Mar 11, 2024 | Claim management, Injury Management, Injury Prevention
In the context of workers’ compensation, a pre-existing condition refers to a medical condition or injury that an employee had prior to their employment or that existed before a workplace incident occurred. These conditions can include chronic illnesses, prior...
by ABILITY GROUP | Feb 19, 2024 | Claim management, Injury Management, Injury Prevention, Managing Psychosocial Hazards
In recent years, Australia has witnessed a concerning surge in workers’ compensation claims related to mental health issues. This trend highlights rising mental health awareness and the need for strong workplace support systems. We delve into the factors...
