ACC Business Update
06/12/2017 by PKF Poutsma Lemon Limited
Investing in New Zealanders - ACC Annual Report 2017
ACC remains in a strong financial position to cover the cost of injuries now and in the future. The last year saw ACC:
- Accept 1.95 million new claims, up 0.9%.
- $3.7 billion paid in claims
- Cost per claim rose 3.5%, an increase of $200 million paid in claims.
Further information on ACC's performance can be found here.
Changes to your Business
If your business activity changes, e.g. a change in the products/ services your company offers, buying or merging another business, then your classification unit may change. Changes in your classification units may affect how much your company pays in levies.
Safe Plus
Worksafe NZ has launched free resources and guidance on the Safe Plus toolkit. Safe Plus is a new voluntary H&S performance toolkit for NZ businesses. The accreditation process for onsite assessments which includes a guide for businesses has also been published.
ACC Workplace H & S Incentives
ACC is taking a new approach to help NZ businesses create healthy and safer workplaces. Key insights from businesses with supporting video and documents can be viewed here. Do these insights reflect your experience? ACC is still open to feedback and want your comments!
Live Stronger for Longer - Prevent Falls & Fractures
ACC is working with partners in the health and community sector to help older people stay independent and avoid trips and falls.
Falls and fracture prevention programmes are available throughout New Zealand. Find out what's happening in your local community: Live stronger for longer – staying free from falls.
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