Workers Compensation Dust Diseases Legislation
A proposed amendment to the Workers’ Compensation (Dust Disease) Act 1942 (The Dust Diseases Act) seeks to reinforce support to workers injured by work-related dust diseases.
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icare Claims Transition Pilot
Employers who are currently eligible under the Authorised Provider (AP) model will have the ability to nominate Allianz, EML, GIO or QBE as their claims agent for the lodgment of new claims only. Since the rollout of the Authorised Provider model in 2020, for any employer who has changed claims service provider, their existing claims have remained with the previous provider for management.
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Effective Claims Management
Effective claims management process typical requires a business to ensure they have practical WHS procedures, an efficient first response protocol, an embedded workplace injury process, early reporting, intervention and an tailored return to work plan to support their employee’s injury management. Workers compensation claims management process can be complex & we are here to make it easier for you.
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COVID-19 Claims at Work Reaches $638M
Thousands of Australians have become infected with Covid-19 whilst at work and the costs associated with Covid-19 related claims are expected to reach as much as $638M over the next 12 months with the ease of restrictions and people returning to normal activities in NSW.
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Navigating Workers Compensation
If you are an employer and you feel out of your depth trying to navigate through the Workers Compensation process, you are not alone
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Non-Work Related Injuries & Illness
Has one of your workers been injured outside of work and do you, as a business have an obligation to provide assistance to your worker? A non-work related injury/illness is defined as an injury or illness that did not arise out of or in the course of the workers employment.