Regulators are stepping up efforts to combat workers’ compensation fraud to safeguard the integrity of insurance schemes. Fraudulent claims drain resources from genuinely injured workers, inflate business premiums, and burden insurers. ABILITY GROUP underscores the importance of this campaign for both employers and workers.
(more…)
With holiday celebrations around the corner, it’s smart for businesses to take proactive steps to avoid turning a festive gathering into a workplace incident and potential legal headache. It’s important for businesses to take precautions before work Christmas parties, as while these events are meant to celebrate and boost morale, they can create legal, safety, and reputational risks. Here are actionable tips on Preventing Psychosocial Party Hangovers!
(more…)
When an employee is injured and holds more than one job, navigating workers’ compensation can be complex. Each Australian state and territory has its own rules for calculating Pre-Injury Average Weekly Earnings (PIAWE) and determining entitlements. Here’s a breakdown of your obligations and how multiple jobs are handled across jurisdictions.
(more…)
Important Update: Changes to Late Payment Fee Waiver Process for Workers Compensation Policies. In line with recent regulatory updates, ABILITY GROUP is advising all employers and brokers of a significant change to the process for requesting late payment fee waivers and write-offs for Workers Compensation policies in NSW.
(more…)
Each Australian States & Territory have different workers’ compensation legislation & consequently, the method (or formula) used to calculate a workers’ compensation premium. Workers’ compensation insurance premiums are typically based on the business industry, annual wages & a range of other factors that could include claims frequency/costs, underwriting decisions, and various adjustments. The reason why a workers’ compensation premium increases, therefore, depends on a variety of factors.
(more…)
As we enter the 2025/26 financial year, businesses across Australia will face a mixed bag of changes to 2025/26 workers compensation premium increases. At ABILITY GROUP, we’re committed to helping employers navigate workers compensation-related matters with clarity and confidence. Here’s a state/territory breakdown of what’s changing and what it means for your 2025/26 workers compensation premiums.
(more…)