Following months of industry speculation, as many have predicted NSW workers compensation premiums will be increased from 1.4% of wages to 1.44% of total NSW wages in the 2021-22 financial year. With the icare run NSW workers compensation scheme having been in media headlines, this announcement comes as no surprise. So what does it mean for your business?
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The pre-employment functional assessment is a cost effective way to gather information which can help determine whether an individual is fit to perform the respective role without risk to themselves or others in the workplace. The purpose of a pre-employment functional assessment is to appropriately place prospective employees in an environment that is suitable to their physical capabilities.
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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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Most employers in NSW are aware of their responsibilities & obligations towards their employees to ensure they are covered should they suffer an accident or get injured whilst at work. Perhaps somewhat surprisingly fewer understand how their NSW workers compensation premiums they pay every year are calculated & the key items that influence the final premium payable.
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The Return to Work (RTW) process following a workplace injury can often be daunting for everyone involved. So what can be done to help minimise risks and make this process as smooth as possible?
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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.