The Fair Work Commission (FWC) upheld a termination after an employee sent an ‘extraordinary and unacceptable’ amount of text messages at work while expanding her side business.

The Victorian Chamber’s new podcast Business Voice is here! Listen now to episode one as Chief Executive Paul Guerra talks to Mikkayla Mossop about the challenges and opportunities for business as we emerge from the pandemic.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to see many of our recommendations included in the Federal Government’s 2022-23 Budget.

A new study from Melbourne Chamber member Monash University reveals the need for workplaces to support victim-survivors of domestic and family violence (DFV).

One of the most challenging issues for an employer can be navigating the long-term absence of a staff member due to illness or injury.

The Victorian Coalition has promised to reduce payroll tax for up to 28,000 businesses if it wins the State Election on November 26.

The Victorian Chamber’s new Mental Health Comply program helps employers assess, educate and gather the facts about mental health in their workplace

A casual employee was dismissed and replaced by a permanent assistant while she home-schooled her children throughout COVID-19.

On 8 August 2022, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) announced that it recovered $532 million in unpaid wages for over 384,000 workers in 2021-22.

The Victorian Chamber has unveiled its 2022-2023 Federal Budget Submission with priorities that, if delivered, will create thousands of jobs, help businesses thrive and significantly increase economic activity

Businesses must still observe existing obligations under Victorian health and safety law after the end of COVID-19 isolation mandates.

Employers whose staff are potentially exposed to occupational violence (OV) have a legal obligation to identify OV hazards and reduce the risks associated with them.

Employers are advised to be aware of their obligations after a migrant was made to work 50-hour work weeks under unlawful conditions

Genuine consultation with employees helps employers demonstrate an open and transparent approach to managing change, build trust with the workforce and meet legal obligations.

A recent decision by the Melbourne County Court highlights the importance of employers managing fall-from-height risks within their workplace in line with Victorian laws.

The pandemic may be all but over but Australia is now dealing with new economic challenges in the form of rising inflation and interest rates and the ongoing fall-out from the war in the Ukraine.