by Marc Ring | Nov 27, 2024 | Claims, Injury Prevention, Managing Psychosocial Hazards, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
The festive season is a time for celebration, but it’s also a time when workplace safety must remain a top priority. Work Christmas parties, while a great way to boost morale and show appreciation for employees, can present unique safety challenges. Each year we...
by Marc Ring | Nov 25, 2024 | Premium, Wage Audits, Workers Compensation
In NSW the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) has recovered $10M in underpaid premiums. SIRA identified 81 employers suspected of being underinsured for workers compensation, primarily due to under-declaring wages. This was achieved through direct employer...
by Marc Ring | Oct 21, 2024 | Premium, Workers Compensation
Timely submission of a business’ actual wage declarations is an essential step in processing their workers compensation premium adjustment. In discussions with underwriters recently we have noted a heightened focus for insurers to obtain Actual Wage Declarations...
by Marc Ring | Oct 14, 2024 | Claim costs, Claim management, Claims, Premium, Workers Compensation
Each state/territory has specific workers’ compensation regulations with a common goal of providing financial support for injured & ill workers. So what happens with some types of Annual Leave & Workers Compensation Claims? We want to remind all...
by ABILITY GROUP | Sep 10, 2024 | Claim costs, Claim management, Health & Wellbeing, Human Resources, Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
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. Background Medical practice has shifted from static principles to data-driven methods like clinical...
by ABILITY GROUP | Sep 9, 2024 | Injury Management, Injury Prevention
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...
