By Simon Booth There are limited arguments that an employer can make in relation to claim liability. The following are NOT acceptable reasons for disputing a claim. They have a…
Safe Work Australia have released the 2018/2019 Australian workers’ compensation statistics. These statistics continue to identify that Australia’s current approach to claims and injury management is failing. Despite ongoing improvement…
With the Victorian and NSW Workers’ Compensation schemes failing injured workers and employers alike, and both states reeling from the economic impact of COVID-19, is privatisation of Workers’ Compensation the…
“It is entirely unclear how, or on the basis of what evidence, the Panel came to a contrary conclusion.” The Victorian Ombudsman’s report 2019 into Workers Compensation provided numerous examples…
As of July 1, 2020, the Queensland government has made changes to the WorkCover Queensland scheme. This is based on recommendations from the government’s five-year scheme review. The three major…
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),…
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 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…
