Update to PIAWE form
SIRA has updated the Pre-injury average weekly earnings (PIAWE) form to accommodate changes made as a result of the Workers Compensation Amendment (COVID-19 Weekly Payment Compensation) Regulation 2020.
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Silly Season: Have Fun Be COVID Safe!
It isn’t surprising Australians call the December to January period the silly season. It is one of the busiest times of the year & one of the most dangerous periods for workers. It is therefore important for businesses to be aware of risks of physical injuries & mental health mental health in the workplace at this time of year. (more…)
December Renewals
December is always busy at work & personal lives. It is also the second largest workers compensation renewal period in NSW & other states/territories. Many businesses would have received policy Renewal documents & a quick review can make sure you aren’t paying more than you should.
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Holiday Season Injury Tips
The Christmas – New Year holiday period is a busy time of the year. Public holidays & annual leave result in skeleton staff in the insurance companies, medical practice, etc which can subsequently prolong response times & efficiency of claim management services. Regrettably each year clients have workplace injuries & claims during this period which need special attention.
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Jobseeker PIAWE & Weekly Payments
An important new Workers Compensation Regulation Amendment commenced on 23 October 2020. COVID-19 Weekly Payment Compensation clarifies how workers earnings are treated in calculating a weekly payments & Pre-Injury Average Weekly Earnings associated with JobKeeper payments & other COVID-19 impacts.
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icare Changes Reporting
Following recent NSW parliamentary inquiries, State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) & media scrutiny, the NSW workers compensation insurer has confirmed they have changed the methodology icare utilised to report Return to Work (RTW) rates. The new methodology has shown plateauing effects impacted by COVID-19.
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