Four Corners, ABC and SMH reported icare faces a looming financial disaster. icare responded, stating claims were addressed and some reports are misleading or inaccurate
Australia’s biggest workers compensation system icare faces looming financial disaster
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A quick recovery of an injured worker may not always be simple or easy. Workers agreeing to modified duties or reduced hours, can be beneficial to their well-being, assist with physical recovery and accelerate the return to work process.
With COVID-19, several workers in many industries have moved to working from home, meaning most will have had an increase in their sitting times but what are the Health Risks of Sitting for extended periods?
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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In recent years we have seen a continuing increase in claims being lodged for bullying and harassment. At first glance most of these claims seem to arise from performance management activity, both formal and informal, however this does not always provide a defence against liability.
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With COVID-19 distractions, many businesses overlook workers’ compensation renewals. Most fall due 30 June, and ABILITY GROUP can assist with reviews, premium projections, and wage declarations.
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