Managing an employee’s performance, and providing feedback and support to improve performance, can be a challenging process for all parties.

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) found a Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) employee was lawfully dismissed after he failed to return to work and was unresponsive following a period of approved leave overseas.

Up to 750 small and medium businesses will have access to extra support to turn innovative ideas into business ventures after CSIRO expanded its SME Connect program.

From 1 July 2024, employers or self-employed persons will no longer be permitted to carry out work involving the use, manufacturing, supply, processing or installation of engineered stone benchtops, panels and slabs.

Digital driver's licences will roll out in May in Victoria, which will require businesses that check or rely on photo identification and proof of age functions to update their processes.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is again heading to regional Victoria to speak with local businesses to inform a regional policy that focuses on increasing competitive advantage and investment, building on what we learned in previous engagements.

When Arkeus, a leading producer of cutting-edge autonomous optical solutions, needed tech talent quickly, it found a solution with the Digital Jobs program.

An accounts assistant has argued successfully to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) that she was unfairly dismissed for refusing to change her working from home arrangement even though she had been doing it for a decade with the business’ approval.

Accelerating investment in business and education, urgent tax reform, increased clarity about the reliability, cost and path to net zero and turbo charging Regional Victoria are among the recommendations in the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 2024-25 Federal Budget Submission.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is holding 12 free workshops throughout Victoria to help prepare and equip businesses with essential information around the Federal Government’s complex changes to workplace and industrial relations laws.

Recent Fair Work Legislation amendments introduced a range of workplace laws, including a new federal offence of wage theft.

Stamp duty on commercial and industrial property will be phased out in 2024 after the Victorian Government finalised the transition towards a property tax system.

The time is approaching for employers to apply recent legislative reforms to the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 around gender equality reporting to mitigate gender pay gaps in Australia.

The Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) has opened a new $7.5 million round for innovative proposals that address key challenges.

Recent power outages have highlighted the need for a plan that outlines not only Victoria’s journey to net zero emissions, but also ensures energy supply during the transition, a special Victorian Chamber event has heard.

A grievance or complaint needs to be addressed in a timely and appropriate manner to protect a business, its reputation and impacted employees.