CTP Changes Impact Recoveries
Earlier in 2021 changes were made to the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017. The changes limit employers’ ability to recover motor accident costs under CTP Insurance, reducing workers’ comp premium impact
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Mental Health Claims Businesses Impact
Mental health claims are rising sharply in Australia, creating significant financial and cultural challenges for businesses. ABILITY GROUP helps employers manage these risks, reduce premiums, and build safer, healthier workplaces.
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Are Injured Workers Entitled to Annual Leave?
Annual leave is a core entitlement under the Fair Work Act 2009, designed to give employees rest and recovery. However, when an employee is injured and receiving workers’ compensation, the rules around annual leave change.
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Breaking News – COVID-19 NSW Workers Compensation Legislation Change
[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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NSW Nominal Insurer icare Review
The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) have commissioned an independent review of the performance and compliance of the NSW Workers Compensation Nominal Insurer - icare.
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SIRA Identify Non-Compliance
SIRA (State Insurance Regulatory Authority) has intensified efforts to identify employer non-compliance in New South Wales, targeting businesses that fail to lodge mandatory workers’ compensation policies. Through advanced data analytics and a structured notification program, hundreds of employers have already been flagged, with penalties and premium recoveries reaching millions.