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digital and cyber

New initiatives to boost business cybersecurity

The Federal Government has announced two new initiatives to support small and medium businesses to strengthen their cyber security capabilities.

20 November 2023

workplace relations

Intoxicated kitchen hand dismissal upheld

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has found that a kitchen hand was lawfully dismissed after he returned to the workplace in his own time while intoxicated to prepare for his next shift.

20 November 2023

digital and cyber

Cybercrime on the rise in Australia

One cyber incident is reported every six minutes, according to the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC’s) latest Annual Cyber Threat Report, a 23 per cent increase on the year before.

15 November 2023

workplace relations

Five myths about end-of-year work parties

It’s November already and many businesses will be planning their well-deserved end-of-year staff celebrations. But what if these celebrations take a turn for the worse?

14 November 2023

workplace relations

When your business needs immediate HR advice

A key Victorian Chamber member service is the Workplace Relations Advice Line, answering hundreds of calls per week with immediate and practical HR and workplace relations and wellbeing advice when businesses need it the most.

13 November 2023

health safety and wellbeing

How to improve workplace mental health and wellbeing

Good business owners and leaders understand the benefits of looking after our mental health at work but often don’t know where to start. Here’s how to support a mentally healthy workplace.

03 November 2023

workplace relations

Mine worker reinstated after ‘unjust’ dismissal

A Fair Work Commission (FWC) case has highlighted that even with a valid reason to dismiss an employee, a poorly handled investigation or disciplinary processes can void the dismissal decision.

01 November 2023

federal government

New resources for carer-inclusive workplaces

The Federal Government has launched a new initiative for Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers and workplaces to aid their employment.

25 October 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Reducing barriers to workplace gender equity

A new report has found obstacles to gender equity in the workforce are costing the Australian economy $128 billion.

25 October 2023

workplace relations

‘Hidden’ enterprise agreement deadlines

Two key deadlines are approaching that businesses with enterprise agreements or involved in bargaining need to be aware of.

25 October 2023

education and training

Investment boost for vocational sector

The Victorian and Federal Governments have signed a five-year National Skills Agreement (NSA) for national cooperation and strategic investment into Victoria’s vocational education and training (VET) sector.

18 October 2023

workplace relations

Employee dismissed due to ‘time theft’

An employee has lost an unfair dismissal case after she was terminated for serious misconduct when an employer investigation found she left the worksite early 17 times during a six-week period.

18 October 2023

education and training

Skills shortage intensifies in Australia

Analysis of skills shortages in Australia shows that 36 per cent of assessed occupations (332 out of 916) were in national shortage in 2023, five per cent higher than the year before.

11 October 2023

workplace relations

‘Haphazard’ policies lead to unfair dismissal

A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) case has illustrated the importance of having clear and accessible policies to address employee performance and conduct issues.

11 October 2023

workplace relations

Changes to Victoria's child employment laws

Wage Inspectorate Victoria reminds employers to be aware of Victoria’s updated child employment obligations after it ran a compliance campaign over the school holidays.

10 October 2023

federal government

ACCC warning on unfair contract terms

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is urging businesses to review their standard form contracts and remove or change any unfair terms before new penalties take effect.

04 October 2023


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