by JFM Team | Nov 26, 2020
What is workers compensation? Most people have heard of workers compensation in one context or another – but what exactly is it? Essentially, workers compensation schemes typically cover all employees, plus a further list of persons who are deemed to be ‘workers’...
by JFM Team | Mar 13, 2020
Terminating an employee on workers’ compensation is a very delicate process and may expose you to significant liability if you don’t do it in the correct way. In particular, you may breach section 385 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (NSW) if you terminate in...
by JFM Team | May 4, 2018
Workers compensation and the requirements of you the employer An employer cannot dismiss an employee because of an injury or disability arising from work. Your worker has an obligation to notify you of the injury as soon as it happens, and you as the employer are...
by JFM Team | May 2, 2018
Workplace Injuries and Taking Leave Permanent employees who are injured at work have access to ten days of paid ‘personal/carer’s leave’, which can be taken by anyone who is unwell for work because of an illness or injury. This leave does not get ‘paid...
by JFM Team | May 1, 2018
Employers who want to dismiss injured employees are confronted with a confusing spaghetti bowl of regulations that often trip up even the most experienced human resources advisers. This article helps you to untangle the overlapping laws and provides some key...
