Workers Compensation is generally a company’s largest insurance premium. It is an extremely legislated and emotional insurance with different legislations, regulations and requirements in each state. Given this, I am…
A month ago, I doubt any of us could have predicted the impact that a virus would have on Australian society. One of the most significant impacts of COVID-19 has…
The hidden figure of managing a workplace injury can be much higher than companies realise. Most employers understand the direct costs of workplace injury. These include but are not limited…
With many businesses forced to close due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, entire industries are looking at an uncertain future. For those businesses still able to remain open, the government…
By Simon Booth The Nuances of Workers’ Compensation and The Victorian Ombudsman “Sometimes the only barrier to an injured worker returning to work is the system that continues to reward…
By Simon Booth Inconsistencies and Inadequacies in the NSW Workers’ Compensation Scheme. “While there have been some external factors that affected the deteriorating performance of the Nominal Insurer, the primary…
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…
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…
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),…
