Can you spot a workers' comp fraudster?
Employers can take a number of steps to eliminate workers' comp fraud and drive down their premiums, including checking injured workers' social media pages, Comcare says.
Employers can take a number of steps to eliminate workers' comp fraud and drive down their premiums, including checking injured workers' social media pages, Comcare says.
In this update, OHS Alert examines all the important OHS and workers' comp legislative changes made in the second quarter of 2013. We also recap the most significant court and tribunal rulings and other developments in each jurisdiction.
Maritime OHS laws should be harmonised with the model WHS Act so that PCBUs and officers in the sector have a positive duty to reduce its high injury and premium rates, according to a review of the Seacare scheme released for comment yesterday.
Black boxes and access to drivers' records key to better truck safety, says ALC; Unions call for compulsory crush-protection devices on quad bikes; Review of Seacare scheme to examine ways to reduce employer premiums; and Alert issued after crane-derailment fatality.
South Australia introduces workplace child-safety laws; ACT enacts new incident reporting requirements; SWA releases premiums update and launches model Regs survey; and WorkCover NSW releases harmonisation Q&A sheets.
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