by Marc Ring | May 28, 2024 | Breaking News, Premium, Workers Compensation
icare confirmed today that NSW workers’ compensation premiums will increase by the maximum allowed. This represents an average of 8% as previously communicated. To curb premiums, manage injuries and claims tightly. icare announced NSW workers’ comp premiums will...
by Marc Ring | Apr 8, 2024 | Work Health & Safety
Criminal liability in workplace fatalities has long been debated in NSW and across Australia. NSW industrial manslaughter laws hold businesses or individuals accountable for deaths caused by negligent or reckless workplace conduct. The NSW Government is currently...
by ABILITY GROUP | Sep 18, 2023 | Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW have launched a cross-border blitz targeting falls from heights and silica exposure. In NSW construction sites, falls from heights have been the number one cause of traumatic fatalities. In August, proactive inspections in VIC and...
by ABILITY GROUP | Mar 6, 2023 | Workers Compensation
Workers’ compensation fraud is a growing concern for Australian employers, insurers, and regulators. Fraudulent claims undermine the workers compensation system, drive up premiums, disrupt workplaces, and divert support from genuinely injured workers. The NSW...
by ABILITY GROUP | Apr 27, 2020 | Human Resources, Workers Compensation
The Australian Government’s JobKeeper scheme, introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, was designed to keep employees connected to their workplaces and support businesses facing financial hardship. While JobKeeper provided vital relief, it also created complexities...
