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Hairdressers reluctant to claim compensation

12 December, 2012

According to a recent study, a large number of hairdressers are not claiming workers compensation after suffering from occupational contact dermatitis.


Injured workers to get back on the job sooner

04 October, 2012

Minister Greg Pearce has said the NSW workers compensation reform will encourage injured workers to get back to work sooner with financial help.


Fast access to entitlements for redundant Darrell Lea workers

06 September, 2012

Hundreds of Australian workers who have lost their jobs at Darrell Lea will have expedited access to assistance for unpaid entitlements following the collapse of the company.


Faster access to entitlements for Hastie Group workers

14 June, 2012

More than 2000 Australian workers in NSW, Victoria and Queensland who have lost their jobs at Hastie Group will have expedited access to assistance for unpaid entitlements following the collapse of the companies.


Victorian WorkSafe funds in jeopardy

28 February, 2012

Victorian workers’ safety and entitlements are being threatened in an unprecedented move to save a quick buck, at the expense of those who most need the help: the injured.


WorkCover launches online premium estimator

13 October, 2011

WorkCover NSW's new online tool is aimed to help businesses estimate their annual workers compensation costs.


How will minimum wage increase affect employers?

15 June, 2011

The recent decision by the Minimum Wage Panel of Fair Work Australia increases minimum wage rates by 3.4% and the default casual loading for award and agreement free employees from 21% to 22%.


Large fine for not having workers compensation insurance

05 April, 2011

Work Safety Commissioner Mark McCabe has imposed a fine of over $100,000 on a Canberra manufacturer for not having workers compensation coverage for its workers.


Man found guilty of using doctored insurance certificate

23 March, 2011

A man has been prosecuted by WorkCover NSW for falsifying an insurance certificate of currency for workers compensation.


Taking the stress out of stress claims

02 September, 2010 by Andrew Douglas*

Some time ago in a Clint Eastwood movie, I remember the character that he played saying: “I tried being reasonable - I didn’t like it.” How many managers, faced with the difficult worker who simply won’t do as they are directed or told, have felt the same as Clint Eastwood’s character? Despite perhaps feeling that way, our ‘Clint’ manager can’t be like the real Clint - he must learn to be reasonable. Why?


Accident compensation changes in Victoria

27 July, 2010

New accident compensation legislation came into effect in Victoria as of 1 July 2010.


WorkCover NSW launches program to stamp out workplace bullying

21 June, 2010

WorkCover NSW is stepping up the fight against workplace bullying with a new awareness campaign.


What will the Victorian accident compensation reform mean for your business?

04 June, 2010 by Mark Howard*

The reform of workers compensation legislation in Victoria will impact employers and their employees in a number of ways.


Workers Compensation Act changes to benefit private-sector employees

20 May, 2010

The ACT government is taking action to ensure employers fulfil their obligations to workers by having workers compensation insurance and ensure those employers doing the right thing aren't bearing the costs for those who are shirking their responsibilities.


Man gets caught working while receiving injury benefits

14 May, 2010

A man who was receiving injury benefits while working two jobs was convicted and fined recently in a Melbourne Magistrate court.


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