The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) and the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) have announced that small businesses in the country can lodge a business interruption (BI) claim at any time, and insurers will respond to those customers on a case-by case basis.
Read MoreEmployers and individuals have been reminded of the psychological consequences of occupational violence, following reports of aggression against COVID-19 vaccination staff and other frontline workers with the relaunch of It's Never OK anti-violence campaign.
Read MoreThe results of a Curtin University study provide a timely reminder of another crucial measure for controlling the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases – hand hygiene – and should inform workplace health strategies.
Read MoreFWC full bench majority has ruled that it is against the public interest to grant a worker, who was sacked for refusing a flu shot, permission to appeal against the quashing of her unfair dismissal claim.
Read MorePublic liability insurance is a vital form of protection for business owners. You could be liable if your business has failed to take reasonable care in your day-to-day operations. Here's what you can learn from actual public liability cases.
Read MoreThe average person might be surprised by how many risks confront construction businesses. But we’re here to help you identify and manage them.
Read MoreEvery insurance policy has limits that state the maximum monetary figure that will be paid out in the event of a claim. Indeed, some policies will have multiple limits and sub-limits. This article will demystify the different types of limits you're likely to encounter with your package of insurance coverage.
Read MoreThe pandemic has impacted businesses globally and across all sectors. So, it pays to review your insurance policies to make sure you're only paying for what you need right now. Could your business pay smaller premiums yet still be adequately covered?
Read MoreOne security control that is now becoming a mandatory requirement for businesses is the use of MultiFactor Authentication (‘MFA’) on their IT networks. This article will explore what MFA is, why it is important and how it should be deployed and used to secure Office 365 and Remote Desktop Protocol (‘RDP’) environments.
Read MoreThe highly contagious variant is causing infections and hospitalisations to rise again in many developed countries, especially communities with low vaccination rates. With modest global vaccination rates, new variants could continue to develop. As the virus evolves, employers have evolved their strategies to manage risks while driving performance.
These four sets of actions differentiate future-focused leaders with a common theme around adapting to the constancy of change:
Read MoreCommercial property insurance comes in a few guises.
You may know it as commercial building or business property insurance. Common among those titles is that it’s for non-residential properties – factories, warehouses, shopping centres, and whole unit and apartment blocks.
In short, it helps protect your commercial building or premises from damage or significant loss due to…
Read MoreThe Queensland Industrial Relations Commission has cautioned employers against doing away with fair processes when managing incidents deemed less than serious, in finding an employer caused a worker's injuries by not giving her opportunity to respond to a complaint.
Read MoreFair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker said businesses that fail to act on Compliance Notices face significant court-imposed penalties in addition to having to back-pay any underpaid staff.
Read MoreThere has been much discussion, especially since the outbreak of the Delta variant, as to whether employers can direct their employees be vaccinated from COVID-19. Read on to learn about the Fair Work Ombudsman advice.
Read MoreAt our current rate, Australia will take 11 more months to administer 45 million doses of COVID vaccines. In the meantime, businesses are navigating unchartered territory with employees and their health and safety. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreThe average total cost of a cyber data breach in Australia last year was $3.35 million per breach. Here's how a cyber attack could impact your business and how to prevent one.
Read MoreA management liability policy protects your company and its directors, managers, and officers against claims and costs resulting from mistakes management makes. Find out why your business is stronger when your managers’ risks are covered.
Read MoreThe insurance market is a ‘hard’ or sellers’ market right now. So, what does that mean, and what’s the likely impact on your business?
Read MoreWhen an employee has had a workplace illness or injury and hasn’t been able to work, employers (including their Return to Work Coordinator), employees and external stakeholders such as WorkSafe, and treating health professionals must work collaboratively to formulate a Return to Work plan for the worker.
Read MoreAs Covid-19 vaccinations are rolled out throughout Australia, some businesses have had to consider updating their internal vaccination policy or creating a new policy for their business.
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