A host employer is not:
- Liable for injury while your host worker is placed with you.
- Responsible for wages. WorkCover QLD pays the workers’ wages.
HELPING WORKERS AND VETERANS RECOVER FROM INJURY
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Three good reasons to become a host employer.
Jun 17, 2021
When suitable duties are not available with the original employer, a host employer that can offer suitable duties is engaged. Finding the right host employer is vital to the success of the Return-to-Work Plan.
The host needs to be able to provide light duties, with preferably meaningful tasks that are relevant to the skills of the worker.
Host employment is a valuable part of a rehabilitation program and can be a valuable connection for ongoing employment/recruitment, so making the right match between worker and employer is vital.
Here are three good reasons to become a host employer:
- Fill a short-term gap to boost productivity. You may have a lot of light work coming up but not enough staff to cover it. A host employee can help boost your productivity for any short-term project.
- If you’re ultimately looking for new staff, being a host employer is a great way to connect with skilled local workers. By letting me know that you are available to offer host employment and discussing the skills and attributes you need in your staff, I can match this with my clients and hand pick a suitable worker.
- A host employment period can last as little as 3 weeks but can be much longer too. Host employment can serve as an obligation free way to determine their suitability to your business.
So if you’re looking someone to fill a gap for a while or for new staff, chat to WWN and see how we can support you and your business staffing needs through host employment.
As an employer there are several things you must do to prevent and manage workplace injuries:
For a smaller business with wages under $1.5 Million:
When you have a worker on a WorkCover claim, WorkCover QLD will pay most workers their medical expenses, lost wages and some travel expenses while they are off work. While the worker is well compensated, a business will pay the price with increased premiums. Knowing how your premiums are calculated and what variables you can control, will help you to reduce your WorkCover premium.
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As an employer there are several things you must do to prevent and manage workplace injuries:
For a smaller business with wages under $1.5 Million:
When you have a worker on a WorkCover claim, WorkCover QLD will pay most workers their medical expenses, lost wages and some travel expenses while they are off work. While the worker is well compensated, a business will pay the price with increased premiums. Knowing how your premiums are calculated and what variables you can control, will help you to reduce your WorkCover premium.
