by Marc Ring | May 18, 2016 | Injured Worker, Rehabilitation, Workers Compensation
The workplace continues to evolve rapidly, and 2026 marks a turning point in how organisations approach return?to?work policies. After years of hybrid and remote arrangements, new trends are reshaping expectations, compliance requirements, and employee experiences....
by ABILITY GROUP | Apr 19, 2016 | Claim costs, Claim management, Injured Worker, Injury Prevention, Manual Handling, Mental Health, Work Health & Safety, Work Health Program, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
Every workplace can take simple steps to reduce injury risks and improve safety. While offices may seem less hazardous than industries like construction or aged care, risks exist everywhere. Common causes of injury include slips, trips, poor manual handling, incorrect...
by Marc Ring | Mar 18, 2016 | Appeal, Wage Audits, Workers Compensation
With the Easter long weekend approaching and most NSW insurers having finalised renewal premiums, ABILITY GROUP has been assisting clients and brokers with increased enquiries about icare (formerly WorkCover) Wage Audits. If an audit finds under?declared wages,...
by Marc Ring | Mar 3, 2016 | Workers Compensation
Clients and brokers often ask about workers’ compensation in Queensland. As a government-run scheme, it differs from other states. Accident Insurance is compulsory for employees, while optional Workplace Personal Injury Insurance covers those not eligible under...
by Marc Ring | Feb 15, 2016 | Claim costs, Claim management, Injured Worker, Premium, Workers Compensation
Following the Workers Compensation Commission decision in Sabanayagam v St George Bank Ltd [2016], any cessation of weekly compensation payments must now be issued via a Work Capacity Decision (WCD). As WCDs require a legislated 3?month process, businesses face added...
