A spike in serious gastroenteritis cases across NSW has prompted health authorities to issue a public warning. Over 1600 people have attended NSW emergency departments with gastro in the past week, a 14 per cent rise on the usual number this time of year.
July 13, 2016
An application for approval of the Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Enterprise Agreement 2016 (s.185 – Application for approval of a single-enterprise agreement) will be heard by Fair Work Commissioner Roe in his Sydney chambers.
July 13, 2016
People needing an ambulance for non-urgent cases have been warned to expect delays today as about 350 paramedics stop work to address an “industry in crisis”. Ambulance Employees Association (AEA) of SA secretary Phil Palmer said crude cost-cutting was leading to chronic staff shortages, ramping, and an unmanageable workload within the ambulance service.
July 12, 2016
ORS Rehabilitation and Placement Services has convinced the NSW Workers Compensation Commission to revisit the claim of Rosanna Lilli. A pre-existing condition will reduce the payout by 50 per cent.
July 12, 2016
The Tasmanian Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Tribunal has awarded costs to C. McKenzie in a claim against the Department of Health and Human Services.
July 12, 2016
Vicky Maree Crane has convinced the NSW Workers Compensation Commission to rehear her injury claim against Integrated Living Australia Limited.
July 12, 2016
Griselda Kapp has also been able to convince the NSW Workers Compensation Commission to revisit her injury claim against St Joseph’s Village Limited.
July 12, 2016
Warrigal Pty Limited (trading as Warrigal Care) has been ordered by the NSW Worker Compensation to pay Kelly Crowther over $50,000 for a shoulder injury and an additional impact to her cervical spine triggered in the course of her employment.
