Effective claim management is critical for organisations seeking to reduce costs, improve employee satisfaction, and maintain compliance. For businesses across Australia, managing workers’ compensation and injury claims efficiently can make a significant difference to both financial outcomes and workplace culture.
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Late last night (Monday 4th August 2020) following a sensational upper house NSW Parliamentary Inquiry, icare CEO John Nagle has resigned and has had his bonus stripped.
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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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