by ABILITY GROUP | Feb 10, 2019 | Workers Compensation
In the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Return to Work (RTW) Coordinators play a vital role in helping injured employees recover and reintegrate into the workplace. Their responsibilities extend beyond compliance, they ensure that workers receive the right support,...
by ABILITY GROUP | Jan 14, 2019 | Claim management, Injured Worker, Injury Management, Reforms, Workers Compensation
Beginning 1 January 2019, the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) introduced reforms to the workers’ compensation dispute resolution process, aligning with the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Act 2018. These reforms were designed to streamline...
by ABILITY GROUP | Sep 11, 2018 | Hazardous Manual Tasks, Workplace safety
Consequences of breaches and disregard for the safety of workers result in various fines and mandatory measures to correct misconduct. Failing to comply with WHS duties are reflected in 3 different degrees of severity under the WHS Act, depending on their...