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education and training

Recruiting international students and graduates

The International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) has released a document that helps Australian employers understand their options to hire and retain international students and graduates.

28 October 2022

workplace relations

Employee dismissed for unreasonable personal texting

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) upheld a termination after an employee sent an ‘extraordinary and unacceptable’ amount of text messages at work while expanding her side business.

28 October 2022

economy

Federal Budget delivers wins for business

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to see many of our recommendations included in the Federal Government’s 2022-23 Budget.

26 October 2022

federal government

Skills and industry budget to help power Victoria’s future

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to see many of our recommendations included in the Federal Government’s 2022-2023 Budget.

25 October 2022

workplace relations

Managing long-term work absences

One of the most challenging issues for an employer can be navigating the long-term absence of a staff member due to illness or injury.

24 October 2022

federal government

Privacy law changes must not overburden business

A data privacy compliance sledgehammer is about to hit Australian businesses.

24 October 2022

manufacturing

Victorian manufacturing statement launched

A new Victorian policy statement aims to boost the manufacturing sector to drive economic growth and create high-skilled jobs of the future.

19 October 2022

workplace relations

Worker compensated after parental discrimination

A casual employee was dismissed and replaced by a permanent assistant while she home-schooled her children throughout COVID-19.

17 October 2022

education and training

Minister pinpoints priorities to address skills shortage

The Federal Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O'Connor has outlined his priorities “to tackle the most challenging skills and labour shortages to confront the country in decades”.

12 October 2022

workplace relations

Understanding your payroll obligations

On 8 August 2022, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) announced that it recovered $532 million in unpaid wages for over 384,000 workers in 2021-22.

10 October 2022

economy

Federal Budget submission to propel Victorian business

The Victorian Chamber has unveiled its 2022-2023 Federal Budget Submission with priorities that, if delivered, will create thousands of jobs, help businesses thrive and significantly increase economic activity

State and Federal Budgets

10 October 2022

federal government

Victorian Chamber releases Federal Budget Submission

The Victorian Chamber has identified increasing access to a competitive international skilled labour force, addressing the acute cost of living constraints and building a world class freight terminal as priorities for Victorian business in our Federal Budget 2022-23 submission.

10 October 2022

covid 19

End to mandatory COVID-19 isolation

Businesses must still observe existing obligations under Victorian health and safety law after the end of COVID-19 isolation mandates.

05 October 2022

workplace relations

Penalty for unreasonable work hours

Employers are advised to be aware of their obligations after a migrant was made to work 50-hour work weeks under unlawful conditions

03 October 2022

workplace relations

Effectively consulting with employees

Genuine consultation with employees helps employers demonstrate an open and transparent approach to managing change, build trust with the workforce and meet legal obligations.

26 September 2022

workplace relations

FWC reinstates flight attendant

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has reinstated a cabin crew supervisor who was dismissed after 14 years of employment with Virgin Australia.

16 September 2022


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