[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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Achieving an early recovery for an injured worker may not always be possible or simple. Having a worker back in the workplace, even on modified duties or reduced hours, is not only good for the business but also for the worker.
During unprecedented times, SIRA is pleased to announce new vocational programs intended to support injured workers, road users and employers during COVID-19 crisis.
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We are certainly going through unprecedent difficult times that have brought changes to the way we operate in almost every aspect of our lives. Businesses across multiple industries have been financially impacted and whilst the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold, business have had to make significant operational changes in order to protect their employees and comply with the constantly changing government restrictions and regulations.
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ABILITY GROUP has been communicating with regulatory bodies and insurers to understand the impact of JobKeeper to our clients. There are 2 ways in which JobKeeper payments are expected to impact the workers compensation system in NSW.
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Under the Workers Compensation Act 1987 illnesses caused through a work environment may be considered a workers compensation claim. SIRA has therefore confirmed the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease related illnesses may be considered valid claims. Employers are also able to reprocess premiums if their wages drop more than 30%.
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