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?
Performance Management & Bullying
In recent years we have seen a continuing increase in claims being lodged for bullying and harassment. At first glance most of these claims seem to arise from performance management activity, both formal and informal, however this does not always provide a defence against liability.
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COVID-19 WHS Principles Verdict
In April 2020 the National Cabinet agreed to National COVID-19 Safe Workplace Principles to ensure the safety of all workers during the pandemic. 10 mandatory principles were designed to set WHS expectations for all workplaces to reduce COVID-19 transmission risks. So what’s the verdict?
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COVID-19 & New National Work Safety Principles
The National Cabinet has determined that a national WHS guidance on COVID-19 will be developed through Safe Work Australia and is intended to support business to operate safely within the COVID-19 environment.
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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) & WHS
The COVID?19 pandemic has transformed the way businesses manage workplace health and safety. Employers, workers, and regulators must work together to ensure that workplaces remain safe, compliant, and resilient. For organisations like ABILITY GROUP, understanding the connection between Coronavirus (COVID?19) and WHS obligations is vital to protecting employees and sustaining business operations.
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