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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

health safety and wellbeing

Building safe and healthy workplaces

National Safe Work Month is held every October, with this year’s theme being ‘for everyone’s safety, work safely’.

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

policy and advocacy

Victorian Chamber Taskforce safeguards Australia’s housing

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has officially released our Housing Taskforce Report containing 36 policy recommendations to tackle our housing crisis.

04 October 2023

workplace relations

WFH without permission leads to dismissal

An employee’s unfair dismissal claim has been rejected after they were dismissed for working from home without their employer’s authorisation.

02 October 2023

metropolitan business

A plan for a brighter future

With a new Premier and Deputy, it’s a new dawn in Victoria. The business community is ready to play our part for the future we all aspire to. 

29 September 2023

workplace relations

Industrial relations in the Victorian Chamber spotlight

A Victorian Chamber webinar will help explain the High Court's Qantas v Transport Workers Union (TWU) decision and its implications on the industrial relations system.

27 September 2023

digital and cyber

Helping Australia become the most cyber secure nation

The Victorian Chamber has released a first-of-its-kind Cyber Security and Scams Policy Position with 24 pragmatic recommendations to protect small, medium and family businesses from cyber criminals, in a comprehensive cyber suite that includes a Security Checklist and Self-Paced Training for businesses.

26 September 2023

workplace relations

Victorian Chamber reviews Closing Loopholes Bill

Members and other stakeholders have an opportunity to view a Victorian Chamber overview of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023.

20 September 2023

workplace relations

Guidance on preventing workplace sexual harassment

Recent changes to Federal legislation have led to new powers for the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to address workplace sexual harassment matters.

19 September 2023

education and training

Look out for these mental hazards at work

The Victorian Chamber’s Managing Mental Health in the Workplace training can improve your ability to manage complex mental health issues in the workplace.

13 September 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Tackling loneliness and promoting community at work

One in three adults in Australia say they are lonely, AIA Australia reports.

13 September 2023

health safety and wellbeing

New guidance on work-from-home safety

Safe Work Australia (SWA) recently published new resources on managing work health and safety (WHS) risks when workers are doing computer-based work from home.  

13 September 2023

workplace relations

Demotion and pay cut deemed a ‘dismissal’

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has ruled that a demotion can amount to a ‘dismissal’, despite a person remaining employed, if the employer does not follow correct processes.

13 September 2023

workplace relations

Act now on end-of-year shutdowns

Businesses with an end-of-year shutdown period should be aware of Fair Work Commission (FWC) rules that affect annual leave.

06 September 2023

workplace relations

Federal Government introduces Closing Loopholes Bill

The Federal Government has introduced a Fair Work Act Amendment Bill to Federal Parliament, proposing significant changes to the industrial relations landscape which will impact the way we do business. 

06 September 2023


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