Due to the extent of modern awards and legislative requirements, many businesses can find it difficult to navigate the workplace relations system.

Safe Work Australia (SWA) has published a new snapshot highlighting the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on workers returning to work after an injury or illness.

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has dismissed an employer’s jurisdictional objection to their former casual employee who filed a general protections claim after his hours were reduced to zero following a mental health absence due to work-related stress.

As part of the Federal Government’s Secure Jobs Better Pay legislation, workplace sexual harassment is prohibited under the Fair Work Act from 6 March 2023.

Enterprise bargaining between an employer, employees and their representatives must follow rules and obligations for an agreement to be made and approved.

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has denied a General Protections application with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) after finding that an experienced human resources manager was not forced to resign by her employer after her unpaid parental leave request was denied.

Three business leaders speak to the Victorian Chamber about how to foster a more inclusive and equitable workplace, and why it can benefit both individuals and organisations.

When a workplace has an employee with patterns of absence or excessive levels of absence, it can make it difficult for a team to perform at its best.

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has awarded compensation to a truck driver who was unfairly dismissed for sleeping on the job after the company did not uphold procedural fairness during the dismissal.

One in five Australians suffer mental illness each year. Running for just 15 minutes a day can reduce the risk of major depression by 26 per cent.

Employers are currently presented with a rare opportunity to re-evaluate the value of the employee experience and the impact it has on overall business performance.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched a suite of products that drive safety and wellbeing outcomes for businesses of all sizes and safety needs.

In late 2022, the Federal Parliament passed the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Amendment Act 2022, featuring some of the most significant changes to Australia’s industrial relations laws in the last decade.

The Victorian Chamber has released a roadmap aimed at helping reduce energy prices, ensure the reliability of energy supply, capitalise on investment opportunities and support businesses in the transition to a net-zero economy.

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has awarded compensation to an employee unfairly dismissed for making “unsophisticated” comments after the company did not allow procedural fairness during the dismissal.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) has become something of a buzz term in business. But what does it really mean and why is it good for business?