Articles tagged workers compensation

22 October 2020

WA Fall Report for 2020

Workers Compensation

In 2018, $215.2 million was paid for 3,655 lost time compensation claims due to a workplace fall – just in Western Australia.

A fall can have a significant impact on the individual’s emotional, physical and financial wellbeing. Here are some facts and prevention ideas.

Find out ways to prevent falls in your workplace.

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Workers’ Compensation can be complex. Our team is here to help your business navigate the complexities and work towards a fair and equitable outcome for all.

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13 October 2020

People Risk Specialists

How Austral helps you manage Workers Compensation

17 September 2020

Working From Home Challenges

Workers Compensation

COVID-19 has thrown employers a mountain of challenges and changes. One change that has happened and may be here to stay for some businesses is Working From Home (WFH).

This article reviews the implications for Workers Compensation for WFH.

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Insurers place estimates on Workers Compensation claims based on the information made available to them. In this article, Austral explains what information is needed to make and expedite a claim.

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30 June 2020

Workers Compensation - How to Make a Claim

What we need to expedite your claim

08 June 2020

Workers Compensation - Understanding State of Connection

What you need to know

The 'state of connection' legislation can be confusing to interpret, and applies to each worker individually, not to the company as a whole. This is important to know as different workers' compensation legislation applies in different states.

In this articles we explain what 'state of connection' means for your business.

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We all know Workers Compensation is a must in business. Here we spell out the risks of non compliance.

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05 February 2018

Workers Compensation: The Cost of Non Compliance

Your responsibility as a business owner