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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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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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 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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Approximately 25% of Australia's workforce are employed in jobs that may require working outdoors for at least some of the time. Recent bushfires, smoke and heavy rain, prompted us to review employers responsibilities for working in bad weather.
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The festive season is notorious for weight gain. The typical Australian Christmas is often centred around family, friends, eating & drinking. For many of us overindulging goes mostly unnoticed as we are busy socialising with family & friends.
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