[REMINDER] State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) updated NSW Return to Work (RTW) guidelines back in May 2017. NSW businesses were granted a 2 year period to become compliant & must ensure NSW RTW compliance before 31 May 2019.
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Beginning 1 January 2019, the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) introduced reforms to the workers’ compensation dispute resolution process, aligning with the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Act 2018. These reforms were designed to streamline claims handling, reduce disputes, and improve support services for injured workers and employers.
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Mental illness is now recognised as the fastest-growing workplace injury worldwide, costing businesses hundreds of billions annually and impacting employee wellbeing more than traditional physical injuries. Employers who fail to address psychosocial hazards risk higher absenteeism, reduced productivity, and significant compensation claims.
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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.
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.
icare recently announced the launch a pilot program trialling the use of an independent panel of medical providers. This initiative is hoped to provide various benefits including decreasing time currently taken to approve injured worker treatments.