The start of the 2022-23 financial year also ushers in a raft of new costs for businesses with wages, superannuation and energy prices rising from today, July 1.

The Victorian Government recently announced changes to the state’s vaccine mandates.

The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (EOHRC) has launched a survey of businesses to help close the gender pay gap in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

The sooner a business acts on workplace conflict, the more likely it is to achieve a resolution. Managing conflict quickly can reduce ongoing disputes and reduce legal risk

All Australians are feeling the pinch from the energy crisis, not least business.

Victorian Chamber members have joined forces to undertake an important study on the state of the Human Resources (HR) sector in the wake of the pandemic.

Effective Human Resources is crucial for a positive work environment, employee retention and productivity in the workplace.

Businesses should be aware of significant changes regarding the mitigation and management of ‘psychosocial’ incidents in the workplace that may arise from mental health issues

As more Victorians balance working at home with the office, wellness and the physical and mental health of employees has never been more important. 

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is inviting you to have your say to help boost employment opportunities for Victoria’s youth.

Victorian Government announces no increase in premiums for the 2022/23 year to help business recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Small and medium businesses should take steps to ensure their IT systems are secure after the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and international partners warned IT service providers of attacks targeting them and their customer networks.

A private golf club and its owner are being sued by a former sales representative who alleges she was sacked after requesting back-payment for unpaid commission.

On 16 May 2022 the Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down a decision as part of its ongoing review of Modern Award entitlements, including in relation to Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) leave.

Workplace investigations can be time-consuming and costly for businesses, especially if the grievance could have been resolved by an informal approach.

Human resources compliance has been in the spotlight at both a state and federal level. Businesses want to do the right thing but navigating the complex workplace relations system is an ongoing challenge.