While operating a train travelling at 21 kilometres per hour, an employee called his boss to ask for a day off. What he didn’t realise at the time, he just gave his employer grounds for dismissal.

EML and the Victorian Chamber have partnered since 2016 to promote the health and safety of young workers. In a challenging landscape, young workers need our support now more than ever.

Victoria is getting its swagger back! I was excited to speak to the media yesterday on the State Government’s announcement of a further easing of restrictions, giving Victorians the signal of confidence we have been waiting for.

The State Government has today given Victorians the signal of confidence we’ve been waiting for with the announcement of a further easing of restrictions from 6pm on Friday, 26 March.

Scott Chapman, Chief Executive of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria, explains how the COVID-19 pandemic brought a tough year, but a transformative one for health services.

While identifying ‘traditional’ risks such as slip, trip and fall hazards is a relatively straightforward task, how can your business apply the same process to mental health?

I hope you took some time out over the long weekend to pause and reflect on the importance of International Women’s Day on Monday.

Employers have an obligation to prevent bullying from occurring in the workplace. Consider this scenario and think about what you and your organisation would have done differently.

The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System has identified a failing system and has put forward 65 recommendations to support Victorian people and businesses.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is encouraging employers to prioritise the mental wellbeing of their workplaces as we continue to battle the economic and psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and transition to a hybrid working model.

The Victorian Chamber welcomes today’s State Government announcement that Victoria will return to COVID Safe Summer settings that were in place at Christmas time from 11.59pm tonight.

The Victorian Chamber welcomes today’s State Government announcement that Victoria will return to COVID Safe Summer settings that were in place at Christmas time from 11.59pm tonight.

Having your business undergo an independent WorkCover Health Check can not only make your workplace safer, but can be the difference between having a black or red bottom line.

Following the five day ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown, Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that Victorians will return to COVID Normal, with a few restrictions still in place impacting businesses.

Victorian businesses are breathing a sigh of relief today and are delighted that they can get back to work from 11.59pm tonight.

The Victorian Chamber is exasperated that the State Government has not confirmed the lockdown’s conclusion tomorrow night as scheduled if cases were low and controlled.