There is no simple way to describe the year that was 2020. From drought, to bushfires, to the COVID-19 pandemic, we experienced loss and hurt while also ending with a sense of hope.

VCCI discusses with Andrew Dean, DB Results’ Co-Chief Executive Officer, the changing landscape of running a business and what it’s going to take to thrive in this digital evolution.

The Business Recovery Energy Efficiency Fund (BREEF) is now open to Victorian businesses, but you will need to register quickly as applications for phase 1 close on 31 December 2020.

End-of-year work celebrations are likely to be very different this year as employers face new risks and challenges to provide a safe environment for their staff.

2020 has been the hardest year aged care service providers have had to endure, but no matter the scale of the obstacles that stood in Clare Amies’ way, genU’s CEO has risen to the challenge.

November was a busy month for the Fair Work Commission with several decisions resulting in many modern awards being changed more than once.

With payment of wages being in the media recently, sparked by recent large-scale, multi-million-dollar underpayments claims, it is increasingly important to understand your business’ obligations.

Tabled by the Industrial Relations Minister in Federal Parliament, the proposed changes to Australia’s workplace laws will have a major and lasting impact on our workforce and businesses.

An accountancy firm has been ordered to pay penalties after providing the Fair Work Ombudsman with false records and covering up underpayments for their client.

Following months of feedback and consultations with our members, VCCI’s Policy and Advocacy Team has helped shape the future of Victoria’s education system for students and businesses.

We have come so far this year and as we enter the final few weeks of 2020 it is abundantly clear that we deserve a COVID Safe Summer.

The Fair Work Commission has ordered an employer to pay their staff who refused to attend work after multiple colleagues tested positive for COVID-19.

In response to the chaos the COVID-19 pandemic has caused on global import and export markets, established Victorian exporters can receive a one-off grant worth up to $50,000.

With no compensation cap on general protection claims, a software company has been ordered to pay a record $5.2 million in damages to an employee who made complaints about his colleagues.

The Fair Work Commission has ordered more the $28,000 in compensation to a former employee who was accused of stealing from the workplace and fired without a ‘proper investigation’.

A new report released by Safe Work Australia shows how Australia's work-related fatality toll has risen from 146 in 2018 to 183 in 2019. Explore our interactive infographic.