Regional Victorian businesses, with the exception of Greater Shepparton, have been given the green light to open their doors after quashing the latest COVID-19 outbreak, putting an end to the gruelling Lockdown Six extension. Here is what you and your business need to know.

Today’s announcement that lockdown restrictions will be lifted across Regional Victoria (apart from Greater Shepparton) from midnight tomorrow night will provide some welcome relief.

The VCCI's new self-assessment tool will help you determine if you have sufficient knowledge and processes within key areas to ensure you understand your obligations.

VCCI's Workplace Relations team is often called by businesses at the point of desperation. Here is a guide on how to prevent an unengaged workforce and dismissal related claims.

The Victorian Chamber welcomes the further $2.34 billion in joint State and Federal Government support announced today for Victorian businesses and workers to get through the continued extension of Lockdown Six.

Fair Work Commission finds a five-day break between resigning from a fixed-term position and working a casual shift was not a ‘break in service,’ opening a claim for unfair dismissal.

Victorian businesses are devastated by the news that Metropolitan Victoria’s lockdown will be extended indefinitely.

While we are constantly reminded of how ‘unprecedented’ the COVID-19 pandemic is for businesses to operate, Monkami has shown the vital role that business continuity plans still play.

Welcome to the August edition of Chief Executive Paul Guerra's monthly regional column - covering issues, news and developments important to Victoria’s regional businesses.

Unfair dismissal claims are very common. While being proactive and taking legal advice before dismissing an employee is vital, it won't always prevent a claim from being lodged.

As want for personal transport puts pressure on our roads, coupled with a shift to electric vehicles, Transurban’s latest report reveals our acceleration toward a transportation renaissance.

As highlighted in the National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in the Workplace report, businesses need to act now to eliminate and respond to sexual harassment in the workplace.

As debate swells around the role the workplace plays in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, businesses have vastly more questions than answers. Here is everything you need to know.

Regional Victoria has joined Melbourne in lockdown as clusters of COVID-19 cases continue to pop up across the State. Almost $1 billion in support has also been announced to help businesses impacted by the lockdown extensions.

The Victorian Chamber asked more than 1,500 businesses across all sectors, sizes and regions if mandatory COVID-19 vaccination should be enforced. Here are the results.

The Federal and State Governments have jointly announced an additional $367 million in financial support payments - primarily targeted towards Metropolitan businesses in lockdown.