Managing ill and injured workers: Workers compensation claims (ONLINE)

Ticket sales will end 10 August 2022 to allow time for course materials to be posted.

Date: Wednesday, 24 August 2022

Location: Online - you will receive the Zoom link the week prior to the course

Time/Duration: 9.00am – 1.00pm

Suited for: Senior HR executives, HR Managers, Business Owners, People and Culture Managers, Directors, HR Business partners and anyone responsible for managing employees.

This session is conducted subject to everyone agreeing to the Chatham House Rules which means that participants can use the information in practice in their business but should not identify any organisation, individual or information that can be used to identify them.

Presenter: Kate Thomson, Senior Associate, Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors

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Course Overview

Are you concerned with the effect of workers' compensation claims on your business?

Safe Work Australia reported of 120,355 serious workers' compensation claims in the year 2019-20 highlighting that simply putting in place precautions is not enough to protect you legally when an injury occurs.

There is no doubt that workers compensation is a daunting topic for employers. Managing employees who suffer from an illness, injury or mental ill-health can be complex and one of the most challenging areas faced by HR professionals. Employers have a legal obligation and duty of care to each employee but it's not a 'one-size-fits all' scenario.

With COVID-19 still impacting businesses, employees and communities hard, the role of the employer now extends to how they manage staff during a pandemic.  

Being aware of your obligations and responsibilities when it comes to managing workers’ compensation claims, either physical or psychological, will help you minimise the impact to your business. 

This half-day online training will cover: 

• Workers compensation legislation and your obligations in the workplace
• An overview of the claims handling process
• How to best challenge questionable claims
• Responding to a workers’ compensation claim – what to include and how to present the information
• Identifying and managing suitable duties when an employee has accepted a claim
• Managing an employee’s return to work once a claim has been finalised.

Each participant will receive a workbook to keep that will help you navigate these tricky matters following the training course.

Managing ill and injured workers is an employer obligation and knowing how to process workers compensation claims is critical for the best outcomes for all parties involved.  

Register now to find out the best practices from the legal experts. 

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8:45am - Virtual waiting room opens
9:00 am - Training commences
1:00 pm - Training concludes
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About the trainer

Kate Thomson
Senior Associate
Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA)

Kate is a specialist employment and industrial relations lawyer skilled in providing targeted, timely and relevant advice to clients managing workforces from small to large. She is also experienced in work health and safety matters including investigations and prosecutions.

Where conflict cannot be resolved at the workplace level, Kate is experienced in representing employers in relation to unfair dismissal claims, general protections claims and notifications of dispute in the relevant tribunal.

Based in the firm’s Newcastle office, Kate’s clients have included government entities, Councils, listed companies and small to medium enterprises. They represent a broad range of industry sectors including mining and resources, finance, utilities, education, manufacturing and civil construction. She is a regular author and presenter on a range of employment and work health and safety related topics.

Kate is a long-standing member of the Newcastle Law Society management committee, as well as an involved member of the Industrial Relations Society of NSW (Newcastle Branch). She is also proud to support the University of Newcastle Legal Centre and helps to foster the next generation of young legal talent by supervising placement students from the University. 

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FAQs

What is included in the price?

Course training booklet will be sent via post.  Please provide the address when booking, and please provide your home address if working from home and would like it sent there.

Who can attend?

This course is open to all organisations excluding other legal service providers.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Contact Catriona Johnston on 02 9466 4340 or catriona.johnston@ablawyers.com.au

What's the refund policy?

Participants will receive a full refund if they cancel at least seven (7) business days prior to the scheduled event. However, if participants cancel less than seven (7) business days before the event, no refund will be made. The place can be transfered to another member of the paid organisation. No-shows or cancellations after 7 days will receive the course training material and supporting documents. If there are insufficient participants, we reserve the right to cancel the event and participants will be transferred to another module of equal value or receive a full refund at their election. We will give three business days’ notice of any such cancellation.

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