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workplace relations

Employee’s COVID conspiracy theory dismissal

After 32 years of service with Australia Post, an employee was dismissed after several complaints he was spreading COVID-19 conspiracy theories.

02 September 2022

innovation

Digital badges to showcase Victorian Chamber credentials

The Victorian Chamber delivers exceptional training courses to enhance the skills of employees and ensure businesses thrive and prosper. Now, you can receive high-quality digital credential badges to showcase those achievements.

31 August 2022

infrastructure

SCT Logistics: On track for continued success

A new Altona freight facility is just the latest piece of the expanding jigsaw for proud family-owned business – and Melbourne Chamber member – SCT Logistics.

Member Stories

30 August 2022

infrastructure

Benefits of renewable energy on manufacturing

Renewable energy has become increasingly popular over recent years. With the rise of solar power, wind turbines and biofuels, many companies are now considering incorporating renewable energy sources into their business models.

28 August 2022

workplace relations

Navigating long service leave

The Victorian Chamber has developed a guide to long service leave to assist employers manage entitlements for employees.

28 August 2022

innovation

Chamber to showcase digital security journey

The Victorian Chamber’s Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) team will detail how it upgraded its digital security processes at an upcoming event hosted by the Joint Cyber Security Centre (JCSC) network.

24 August 2022

workplace relations

Communicating work health and safety across languages

WorkSafe Victoria has released updated guidance to help employers communicate health and safety messages in workplaces where multiple languages are spoken.

22 August 2022

workplace relations

Employee dismissed for not following COVIDSafe plan

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has rejected an employee’s unfair dismissal application after they failed to follow the employer’s COVIDSafe plan, which included social distancing and QR check-ins.

18 August 2022

health safety and wellbeing

Reducing risk of psychiatric injury in the workplace

A Victorian Chamber webinar will examine a recent High Court decision and the implications of not taking proactive steps to reduce risk of psychiatric injury.

17 August 2022

workplace relations

Paid family and domestic violence leave developments

There has been a lot of discussion recently about paid family and domestic violence (FDV) leave. Employers should take stock of what is happening right now and what may be on the horizon.

16 August 2022

innovation

Monash University to produce Moderna vaccine

The Victorian Chamber congratulates Melbourne Chamber of Commerce member Monash University on finalising a 10-year vaccine production partnership with Moderna and the Australian and Victorian Governments.

15 August 2022

workplace relations

Compensation granted for dismissed Stonemason

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has found that an employee was dismissed due to work-related silicosis and enquiries regarding his leave entitlements.

04 August 2022

workplace relations

Mitigating sexual harassment in the workplace

Changes to obligations mean businesses must act now to proactively manage sexual harassment in the workplace.

29 July 2022

manufacturing

Victorian Chamber member recognised at Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards

Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry member Planet Innovation has won two awards at the 2022 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards in Melbourne.

27 July 2022

workplace relations

Negative google review leads to poor dismissal

The Fair Work Commission has found that an employee was unfairly dismissed because of two negative Google reviews received by the business. The dismissal did not show evidence of serious misconduct or a reason for dismissal that is ‘sound, defensible or well founded.’

25 July 2022

innovation

Navigating Australia’s digital economy

The Victorian Chamber recently held a roundtable discussion on Australia’s Digital Economy with the Digital Technology Taskforce (DTT).

25 July 2022


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