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health safety and wellbeing

Calling on employees to participate in vital research

Swinburne University is calling on employees to participate in a research survey to understand how employees feel their employers are contributing to a mentally healthy workplace.

30 July 2021

workplace relations

FWC: dismissal for refusing vaccination not ‘harsh or unfair’

The Fair Work Commission has said the dismissal of a home care employee was not 'unjust or disproportionate’ after refusing to receive a free and mandatory flu vaccination.

04 August 2021

policy and advocacy

WorkPac vs Rossato explained: how this decision impacts you

After years of litigation, the High Court of Australia has finally handed down a landmark decision, closing a pathway for casual employees to seek backpay for leave entitlements.

05 August 2021

covid 19

Metropolitan Victoria to endure Lockdown Six for another week

A little over a week since Lockdown Five came to an end, the State Government announced Victoria would once again go into a circuit-breaker lockdown. (UPDATED)

05 August 2021

covid 19

The news we didn’t want: Lockdown Six commences tonight

Just as Victorians were beginning to enjoy the freedoms we have missed, the State has been plunged into its sixth COVID-19 related lockdown.

05 August 2021

covid 19

Lockdown Six support welcome lifeline for Victorian business

The Victorian Chamber welcomes today’s prompt announcement of a new $400 million State and Federal Government support package, which will give businesses the confidence they need to get through Lockdown Six and continue the recovery from Lockdowns Four and Five.

06 August 2021

workplace relations

Top five mistakes and pitfalls of workplace investigations

Accusations of wrongdoing are common in the workplace. Unfortunately, investigations by managers and HR professionals are bungled just as often.

09 August 2021

workplace relations

Train driver back on track after drink-driving incident

A business has been ordered by the Fair Work Commission to reinstate and compensate a long-standing train driver after dismissing him following an out-of-work drink-driving incident.

10 August 2021

covid 19

$367 million cash injection announced for businesses

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

12 August 2021

covid 19

Victorians have their say on mandatory vaccination policies

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.

16 August 2021

covid 19

Metropolitan, Regional Victoria lockdown restrictions extended, toughened

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.

16 August 2021

covid 19

Explained: COVID-19 vaccine policies 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.

18 August 2021

workplace relations

How businesses need to prevent, respond to sexual harassment

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.

23 August 2021

workplace relations

Received an unfair dismissal claim? Don’t panic!

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.

26 August 2021

member stories

Taking care of business, taking care of your people

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.

Member Stories

31 August 2021

covid 19

Victoria’s business crisis continues

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

01 September 2021


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