by Marc Ring | Aug 26, 2024 | Workers Compensation
The right to disconnect is a new legal provision allowing employees to refuse to engage in work-related communications outside their official working hours. This includes not having to monitor, read, or respond to emails, calls, or messages from employers or third parties unless it is unreasonable to refuse.
The right to disconnect was introduced today and applies to Australian non-small business (15+ employees) employers from August 26, 2024, and will extend to small business employers from August 26, 2025. The right to disconnect aims to help employees maintain a better work-life balance and reduce burnout.
(more…)
by Marc Ring | Jul 31, 2024 | Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
Earlier today, ABILITY GROUP Owners Julie and Marc welcomed the opportunity to meet with the Honorable Sophie Cotsis, Minister for Industrial Relations, and Minister for Work Health and Safety in New South Wales. During a broad-ranging discussion, ABILITY GROUP identified what is working well, the challenges faced by businesses and workers and recommended opportunities. ABILITY GROUP also sought the Minster’s input on the important role ABILITY GROUP can continue to perform in enhancing workers compensation, work, health and safety.
(more…)
by Marc Ring | Jul 30, 2024 | Workers Compensation
In November 2023, the Minns Government launched an operational review into icare to cut excessive spending, waste and salary costs. NSW State Workers Compensation nominal insurer icare has initiated discussions with union representatives and staff regarding proposed structural changes that could lead to a workforce reduction and savings of approximately $23 million annually.
(more…)
by ABILITY GROUP | Jun 28, 2024 | Claims, Return To Work, Workers Compensation
Successfully managing the key stakeholders involved in a workplace injury and resulting workers compensation claim, can be frustrating and time-consuming. The key stakeholders each play an important role in facilitating an injured employee’s return to work. So who are the key stakeholders involved in a workers compensation claim?
(more…)
by Marc Ring | Jun 3, 2024 | Premium, Workers Compensation
Businesses with Workers Compensation insurance must declare the amount of wages they actually paid within the policy year. Businesses must submit their Actual Wage Declaration at the end of their workers compensation insurance policy period. Your Adjustment Premium will be recalculated to help ensure each business pays the correct premium and contributes equitably to the scheme. Our Declaring wages guide & support can help make this process easier.
(more…)
by Marc Ring | May 28, 2024 | Breaking News, Premium, Workers Compensation
icare confirmed today that NSW workers compensation premiums will increase by the maximum allowed. This represents an average of 8% as previously communicated. Businesses already facing higher costs will be required to manage workplace injuries, workers compensation claims and related matters much more closely or face significantly higher premiums in subsequent years.
(more…)
