Pre-Employment Functional Assessments
Pre-employment Functional Assessments offer a cost-effective way to evaluate if candidates can safely perform job tasks based on their physical and medical capacity.
Understanding Hernias
A hernia occurs when soft tissues or organs start to protrude through a weakened portion of the muscle or ligament that overlies it. There are several different types of hernias, each named by the location where they are present. The risks of sustaining a hernia arise from genetic factors like age and obesity or can result from heavy lifting, overstraining and chronic coughing to name a few.
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Right to Disconnect
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.
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Advocating for Clients
Earlier today, ABILITY GROUP owners Julie and Marc met with NSW Minister Sophie Cotsis to discuss workplace safety. They shared insights, highlighted challenges, proposed improvements, and explored how ABILITY GROUP can further support workers compensation and WHS.
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icare Efficiency Drive
In November 2023, the Minns Government began reviewing icare to curb waste and salary costs. The insurer is now consulting unions on changes that could cut jobs and save $23 million annually.
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Claims & Stakeholder Management
Managing stakeholders in a workplace injury claim can be complex, but each plays a vital role in the employee’s return to work.
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