Increased cost of living is the number one issue facing many Australians today. It’s also likely affecting the emotional and financial wellbeing of your employees.

Australia’s systems of managing visas, permanent residency, skilled migration and international students are set for an overhaul after a report deemed it was “not fit for purpose”.

There may be times in your business when your HR team is stretched with project deadlines, ad hoc matters or absences and you need ready-to-go help from HR specialists. That’s when the Victorian Chamber can step in.

Fast-track nomination is now available in Victoria for skilled visa candidates with an eligible health, teaching or social services occupation who meet the minimum visa requirements.

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has upheld a HR manager’s decision not to consider an employee’s promotion to supervisor and found alleged conduct of the respondent towards the employee did not constitute bullying.

Following on from the significant legislative changes with the passing of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 in December 2022, the Commonwealth Government introduced its Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Bill 2023 to Parliament on 29 March 2023.

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has rejected an unfair dismissal claim after it found the applicant was an independent contractor and not an employee.

People analytics presents a significant opportunity for businesses. Those with the systems in place to collect data and use it to inform their decision-making can optimise talent programs, close skills gaps and improve business performance.

The Skilled Work Regional Visa (subclass 491) has expanded to include Metropolitan Melbourne applicants.

Late last year, the Federal Parliament passed significant amendments to the Fair Work Act to have companies remove pay secrecy provisions within employment contracts, among other workplace amendments.

Two thirds of the world’s growth is predicted to come from Asia over the next decade, and efforts are being made to prepare Australia to achieve long-term financial and strategic outcomes in the region.

Implementing effective workplace policies that set clear expectations and obligations for employees and employers is a critical requirement for any business.

Two recent High Court decisions emphasised the importance of written contractual agreements and the difficulty for businesses to correctly classify whether certain workers should be considered employees or independent contractors.

Due to the extent of modern awards and legislative requirements, many businesses can find it difficult to navigate the workplace relations system.

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has dismissed an employer’s jurisdictional objection to their former casual employee who filed a general protections claim after his hours were reduced to zero following a mental health absence due to work-related stress.

Two business scholars explain what environmental, social and governance standards and principles are