Health Risks Of Sitting Disease
With COVID-19, several workers in many industries have moved to working from home, meaning most will have had an increase in their sitting times but what are the Health Risks of Sitting for extended periods?
Coronavirus (COVID-19) & Workers Compensation
Under the Workers Compensation Act 1987 illnesses caused through a work environment may be considered a workers compensation claim. SIRA has therefore confirmed the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease related illnesses may be considered valid claims. Employers are also able to reprocess premiums if their wages drop more than 30%.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) & Human Resources (HR)
The COVID?19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for businesses and their Human Resources (HR) teams. From managing workplace health and safety to supporting employees through remote work and mental health concerns, HR plays a critical role in ensuring compliance, resilience, and employee well-being. For organisations like ABILITY GROUP, understanding the impact of Coronavirus (COVID?19) on HR is essential to navigating these complex times.
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Mental Health
Mental health issues are the 3rd most frequent health condition after cancer & health disease. This means supervisors are likely to be managing workers suffering from a mental illness. We have identified common mental health hazards & workplace risk mitigation strategies.
An increasing concern for many businesses are the risks of mental health related incidents, injuries and resulting workers compensation claims.
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R U OK?
R U OK? is a national mental health initiative that encourages people to ask a simple but important question: “Are you OK?” The campaign highlights the importance of meaningful conversations to support those who may be struggling.
In 2025, the theme is “Ask R U OK? Any Day”, reminding us that mental health conversations shouldn’t be limited to one day a year, they should be part of everyday workplace culture.
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Workplace Bullying & Claim Management
Workplace bullying, a persistent pattern of mistreatment causing physical or emotional harm, is a major driver of employee absence.
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