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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

innovation

Envisioning a smart and sustainable future Victoria

Victorians have an exclusive opportunity to hear and discuss how to shape the future of the State around population increases, growth suburbs, multicultural Melbourne, health and transport.

20 September 2023

innovation

Securing sustainable aviation in Australia

Melbourne Chamber members CSIRO and Boeing Australia have teamed up on a landmark roadmap outlining sustainable aviation in Australia.

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

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

education and training

Providing digital skills to Victorian businesses

Some prominent industry names are benefiting from the SummerTech LIVE digital skills program co-delivered by the Victorian Chamber.

30 August 2023

infrastructure

Victorian Chamber dismisses CBD short-stay reform proposal

The Victorian Chamber rejects short-term rental caps and registration fees proposed by the City of Melbourne to help ease the housing crisis.

29 August 2023

workplace relations

Employee dismissed before first shift

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has thrown out an employer’s jurisdictional objection to their former employee who filed a General Protections claim after she questioned her pay and was consequently dismissed.

28 August 2023

innovation

Victoria’s ‘incredible story’ of innovation success

An exclusive Victorian Chamber event has heard how Victoria is fostering the development of self-driving trucks and other initiatives to maintain its mantle as the home of Australian innovation.

24 August 2023

workplace relations

Changes proposed to employee records exemption

The Federal Government is currently considering changes to privacy laws so it is timely for employers to ensure they understand their obligations to employees.

23 August 2023

innovation

Recognising the best in gender equity

The Victorian Chamber’s Chief of Staff Chanelle Pearson will join the judging panel for the prestigious Recalibrate Gender Equity Awards 2023 presented by Business in Heels.

16 August 2023

workplace relations

Verbal 'resignation' leads to unfair dismissal

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) found an employee was harshly dismissed after expressing his desire to quit in a heated argument.

14 August 2023

workplace relations

How to avoid wage underpayments

Wage underpayments can result in long audits, costly penalties and reputational damage to your business.

09 August 2023

innovation

Fostering Victoria’s booming startup ecosystem

According to LaunchVic CEO Kate Cornick, the average business founder is 42 years old, “so it's never too late to start a startup”.

08 August 2023


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