When a workers compensation claim is lodged, the process quickly attracts forms, certificates, insurer contacts and medical appointments. With so many parties involved, an employer can start to believe that communication with the worker now…
It is your responsibility as an employer to manage and anticipate worker leave, and on occasion to initiate the need for it to be taken. This usually presents as a challenge as we head into…
A South Australian business was recently fined $44,000 for failing to make ‘Reasonable Adjustments’ upon an employee returning to work post injury, as the court found the employer negligent of appropriately supporting the employee to…
Do you know how to effectively manage and communicate with employees that are on workers compensation? The most common issue we encounter in this area is employer mismanagement of employees that are out of action.…
An employee being injured can be a stressful time for all involved, only to be exacerbated if the affected employee and employer relationship deteriorates within the employee’s time away from work. It is common to…
