In 2015, WorkCover NSW was dissolved and replaced by three new specialist agencies. This major reform aimed to create a more efficient, commercially focused workers' compensation system while strengthening workplace safety and regulatory oversight across New South Wales.
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Social media is embedded throughout society as people throughout the day are connecting to others via an mediums like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and others. If work related incidents are discussed or an employee is bullied, the employer liability is considered. Social media policies are consequently becoming increasingly important for all businesses as connections to workers compensation grow.
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According to NSW Government’s Get Healthy At Work, Australians spend one third of their lives at work, so being healthy at work can have some big benefits. Healthier employees are alert, fitter and more resilient against illness. A successful workplace health program improves productivity, attracts new employees, enhances business image and reduces absenteeism.
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The workers' compensation system, processes and insurers often hold the employer liable for the full claims costs.
At ABILITY GROUP, we advocate for clients and partners to secure the best possible outcomes for their businesses and injured workers. From our experience, businesses often face wrongful liability for actions and decisions that an individual made years before joining the current company. If businesses fail to adopt proactive or preventative measures, they struggle to decline claims related to degenerative diseases.
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There is growing evidence sitting or a sedentary lifestyle can result in chronic and even deadly health conditions. Many assume it is mostly office workers who are spending increasing time sitting yet there are many jobs that are also at risk. Majority of time sitting is work related yet once people leave work they also spend significant time sitting watching TV or the likes. What does the research say and what can be done?
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We talk with businesses of all sizes across industries and many decide not to invest in pre-employment assessments or medicals before hiring employees.
We also regularly speak with businesses that end up paying significantly more due to the impacts from what at times are predictable workplace injuries and resulting workers compensation claims.
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