The Fair Work Commission has ordered an employer to pay their staff who refused to attend work after multiple colleagues tested positive for COVID-19.

Following months of feedback and consultations with our members, VCCI’s Policy and Advocacy Team has helped shape the future of Victoria’s education system for students and businesses.

An accountancy firm has been ordered to pay penalties after providing the Fair Work Ombudsman with false records and covering up underpayments for their client.

The Industrial Relations Omnibus Bill, tabled in Federal Parliament today, will improve clarity and flexibility for both employers and employees and stimulate job creation in our state.

Tabled by the Industrial Relations Minister in Federal Parliament, the proposed changes to Australia’s workplace laws will have a major and lasting impact on our workforce and businesses.

November was a busy month for the Fair Work Commission with several decisions resulting in many modern awards being changed more than once.

With payment of wages being in the media recently, sparked by recent large-scale, multi-million-dollar underpayments claims, it is increasingly important to understand your business’ obligations.

2020 has been the hardest year aged care service providers have had to endure, but no matter the scale of the obstacles that stood in Clare Amies’ way, genU’s CEO has risen to the challenge.

End-of-year work celebrations are likely to be very different this year as employers face new risks and challenges to provide a safe environment for their staff.

VCCI discusses with Andrew Dean, DB Results’ Co-Chief Executive Officer, the changing landscape of running a business and what it’s going to take to thrive in this digital evolution.

As businesses breathe a sigh of relief that 2020 has come to an end, Roger Perry - CEO of Bevington Group, explains why the COVID-19 crisis is far from over and reveals how your business can adapt.

The Fair Work Commission has warned employers against using social media to communicate with staff after it found an employee was unfairly dismissed, despite the business being justified in their decision.

With the start of a new year, employers should be reviewing their mental health strategy to ensure the wellbeing of their employees and the long-term performance of the business.

An economics professor who owned a grocery store claimed to be unaware of the minimum entitlements applicable to the business’ employees - who were paid as little as $10 an hour.

In collaboration with Bastion RM and Pitcher Partners, a survey by Bastion Insights has highlighted the benefits and pitfalls of working from home for both the employer and employee.

The Fair Work Commission has rejected an employer’s application to reduce redundancy pay, stating redeployment offers would have resulted in more travel and less pay, therefore unacceptable.