by Marc Ring | Aug 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
All workers’ compensation merit reviews by Icare can be challenged through judicial review in the NSW Supreme Court. A party may seek to have a decision set aside and returned to icare for reconsideration. After each challenge, Icare assesses the impact on the...
by Marc Ring | Jun 24, 2016 | Consulting, Premium, Reforms, Workers Compensation
In the last 12 months, the NSW workers compensation industry has experienced dramatic change. As we approach 30 June 2016, it should be relieving for businesses to know that for there are no changes for workers compensation WorkCover Industry Classification (WIC)...
by Marc Ring | May 4, 2016 | Workers Compensation
The last 12 months has seen continued change across NSW Workers Compensation which remains consistent with the prior 2-3 years. These recent NSW workers compensation structural changes were designed to result in a faster, simpler, and more engaging...
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 ABILITY GROUP | Mar 14, 2016 | Health & Wellbeing, Injury Prevention, Manual Handling, Rehabilitation, Work Health & Safety, Work Health Program, Workplace safety
Approximately 1 in 3 workplace accidents result from manual handling related injuries and inexperienced employees often being at the greatest risk. Whether onsite or in offices these injuries can be avoided or minimised with appropriate training. Good posture and...
