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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Managing an employee with a workers compensation claim can be challenging & frustrating during normal business conditions, yet what do businesses need to do in unprecedented times of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
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Mental health issues are the 3rd most frequent health condition after cancer & heart disease. This means supervisors are likely to be managing workers with mental illness. We have identified common mental health hazards & workplace risk mitigation strategies.