When a business overpaid workers’ comp, they thought they were doing the right thing, until the costs piled up. Our audit recovered $96,000 and helped them get back on track.

A recent case shows that job transfers, even if reasonable, can still lead to liability if the new role harms an employee’s health. In Spicer v Tamworth [2025], the court found it wasn’t the transfer itself, but the post-transfer conditions that caused psychological injury, a key lesson for employers managing workplace changes.

The Wright v Findex decision is a clear warning to employers: feedback and performance conversations can cause serious harm if not done properly. From aggressive comments to lack of process, what starts as a routine discussion can quickly become a legal liability. This article unpacks the case, the psychosocial risks involved, and how Risk Collective helps employers take a safer, more integrated approach.