By Simon Booth In December, the Victorian Ombudsman released a report outlining findings from investigations into the management of complex workers’ compensation claims. I have read the report in its…
By Kathy Li, Account Manager, Aegis Risk Management Services Many employers neglect to include contractor payments when declaring their remuneration for their WorkCover premiums. This is due to a mistaken…
Do you know your obligations if you’re a business that provides or uses labour hire? Despite the significant exposure in this area, many businesses are not aware that labour…
Channel Seven has been ordered to pay compensation to a former reality show contestant over psychological injury suffered while filming the show House Rules. The New South Wales Compensation Commission…
By Simon Booth “The RTW Coordinator must work with managers and supervisors to ensure that they are focused on achieving a successful return to work outcome regardless of their personal…
BJS Insurance Brokers continue their breakfast seminar series this October with a seminar on Mental Health & Workers Compensation. Held on Wednesday October 2 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG),…
The natural mineral silica is found in many products across a range of industries, for example reconstituted stone in kitchen benchtops. However, crystalline silica in the form of dust is…
By Annabel Rees, Businessary Managing Director Sometimes workers’ compensation claims don’t go the way employers might like. This is when it’s a good time to have a look at performance…
By Simon Booth Are you really saving money when you decide you don’t need certain policies? Workers’ Compensation is a compulsory insurance. Businesses that employ must have this in place…
By Simon Booth How a conciliatory approach to Workers’ Compensation claims benefits you. “If one party begins by evading the cooperative responsibility, the other may respond by retaliating. Retaliation prompts…
