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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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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[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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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 (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.
Recent amendments to the Coal Industry Act 2001 (NSW) have reshaped workers’ compensation obligations for businesses operating in or around coal mining. These changes aim to improve fairness, ensure consistent coverage, and close long?standing gaps affecting contractors, labor?hire workers, and ancillary service providers. For employers, understanding these updates is essential to maintaining compliance and protecting their workforce.
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