There has been a lot of discussion recently about paid family and domestic violence (FDV) leave. Employers should take stock of what is happening right now and what may be on the horizon.

As Bob Dylan famously once sang, “The times they are a-changing”. And so must our work practices to avoid inadvertently creating unsafe workspaces or tasks for our people.  

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has found that an employee was dismissed due to work-related silicosis and enquiries regarding his leave entitlements.

Changes to obligations mean businesses must act now to proactively manage sexual harassment in the workplace.

The Fair Work Commission has found that an employee was unfairly dismissed because of two negative Google reviews received by the business. The dismissal did not show evidence of serious misconduct or a reason for dismissal that is ‘sound, defensible or well founded.’

To assist with managing COVID-19 in workplaces over winter, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has set out a guide to address key health, safety and employment issues.

A judge has ordered an employee working in correction services be reinstated despite falling asleep on the job.

Updated regulations announced by the Victorian Government allow employers to collect a worker’s COVID-19 vaccination status for their own workplace obligations.

Members are invited to help inform the Victorian Chamber’s feedback on WorkSafe Victoria's implementation plan for the management of complex workers' compensation claims 

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

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.

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.