by ABILITY GROUP | May 13, 2024 | Reforms, Workers Compensation
The key changes include new eligibility criteria for mental injury claims, an additional requirement for receiving weekly payments beyond 130 weeks as well as other changes. These revisions, introduced under the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation...
by Marc Ring | Apr 21, 2024 | Workers Compensation
The Workers Compensation and Injury Management Bill 2023 is a complete rewrite of the Western Australian workers compensation legislation. Modernising WA’s Workers Compensation Laws via the new Act is the culmination of an extensive review and consultation...
by ABILITY GROUP | Apr 15, 2024 | Injury Management, Workers Compensation
An employer’s response to worker injuries plays a vital role in supporting recovery. Employers’ efforts can either positively or negatively impact return-to-work outcomes, including the time it takes for your worker to recover. Workplace injuries vary, requiring...
by Marc Ring | Apr 14, 2024 | Reforms, Workers Compensation
WorkSafe Victoria has implemented significant reforms to the WorkCover scheme under the Scheme Modernisation Act, effective from 31 March 2024. In response, these changes aim to balance sustainability with ongoing support for injured workers. Discover the key...
by Marc Ring | Mar 25, 2024 | Claim management, Injury Management, Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
Based on discussions with clients, the importance of early notification is not as widely known as expected. With workplace injuries, early notification, contact and support typically result in better health and recovery outcomes. Workers are more likely to stay or...
