by ABILITY GROUP | Apr 13, 2026 | Claim costs, Wage Audits, Workers Compensation
A recent costly reminder for employers was highlighted by the Sydney Morning Herald after an employer was left facing an $822,000 workers compensation liability. The additional premium was not a fine, nor related to a safety breach, but due to a little-understood...
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 ABILITY GROUP | Mar 1, 2021 | Claim management, Injured Worker, Premium, Wage Audits, Workers Compensation
Workers Compensation is designed to protect both employees and employers when workplace injuries occur. For businesses, navigating the complexities of claims, premiums, and rehabilitation can be challenging. Miscommunication, inconsistent information, and frequent...
by ABILITY GROUP | May 28, 2019 | Wage Audits
Compliance Monitoring Audits conducted by Fair Work Ombudsman in NSW, Victoria & Queensland has recovered more than $580,000 in unpaid wages following a number of audits that uncovered employer’s non-compliance with Australia’s workplace laws. FWO...
by Marc Ring | Feb 7, 2017 | Premium, Wage Audits, Workers Compensation
Like other audits, a workers compensation wage audit can be very stressful & confronting. Businesses face having to pay higher unpaid premiums, late payment fees & the actual audit costs. We assist businesses of all sizes either pre or post wage audits reduce...
by Marc Ring | Mar 18, 2016 | Appeal, Wage Audits, Workers Compensation
With the Easter long weekend approaching and most NSW insurers having finalised renewal premiums, ABILITY GROUP has been assisting clients and brokers with increased enquiries about icare (formerly WorkCover) Wage Audits. If an audit finds under?declared wages,...
