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Employer "forced" RTW plan on worker, then sacked him; and more

Employer "forced" RTW plan on injured worker, then unfairly sacked him; Miners warned after more than 250 near misses; Victorian employer fined for interlock breach after amputation; and New NTC boss appointed.

Worker's 30th RTW plan implemented with "undue haste"

A return-to-work plan must be proposed to an injured worker and his or her doctor before it is formally introduced, the South Australian WCT has ruled, in finding an employer implemented a worker's plan with "undue haste", aggravating his psych injury.

Failure to undertake RTW plans valid reason for dismissal

An injured worker who was sacked for refusing to "constructively participate" in the return-to-work process has had her unfair dismissal claim rejected.

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12:41PM

Audit highlights public sector RTW flaws, and how to fix them

In a new report identifying multiple flaws in the way the Western Australian public sector manages injured employees, the State Auditor General has shown how quickly an employer can turn around its troubled return-to-work system and reduce its insurance costs.

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THU

3:53PM

More vigilance flagged for assessment of psych injury claims

The Commonwealth SRC Act will be amended to limit the definition of "reasonable administrative action" in psychological injury disputes, under a Government plan to prioritise 21 of the 137 recommendations made by the Hanks and Hawke review of the Act.

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3:16PM

Business joins band of 200 employers reducing claims costs; and more

Small business joins band of 200 employers reducing claims costs; and Essential safety news from six jurisdictions.

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THU

3:58PM

How to return injured employees to work more successfully

Employers should involve injured workers in decisions that affect their daily work lives, and consider consulting an ergonomist, to facilitate a successful return to work, says a Queensland University researcher.

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1:53PM

Penalties and step-downs recommended by SRC Act review

Commonwealth employers that fail to provide suitable duties to rehabilitating workers will face fines, and workers' comp payments will be reduced after 13 weeks, under a plan to "shift" the distribution of benefits that apply under the SRC Act.

MON

2:09PM

Many options to consider when making adjustments for injured workers

Employers should consider a host of factors when determining what reasonable adjustments to make to accommodate ill or injured workers, including changes to facilities and work hours, says Herbert Smith Freehills lawyer Helen Donovan.

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