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workplace relations

JobsBank: driving positive change and increasing employer inclusivity

Working to conquer ‘invisible barriers’ and the challenges faced by job seekers from diverse backgrounds, not-for-profit organisation JobsBank continues to successfully drive change and uphold a commitment to increasing employer inclusivity and fill workforce gaps.

Fast Five

10 September 2021

workplace relations

Sticky fingers: Dismissed employee takes the cake

The Fair Work Commission has found an employee accused of stealing a cake was unfairly dismissed.

10 September 2021

workplace relations

Free Employer Health Check can identify gaps in business compliance

The VCCI's new self-assessment tool will help you determine if you have sufficient knowledge and processes within key areas to ensure you understand your obligations.

07 September 2021

workplace relations

Top tips for effective performance management

VCCI's Workplace Relations team is often called by businesses at the point of desperation. Here is a guide on how to prevent an unengaged workforce and dismissal related claims.

06 September 2021

workplace relations

Employment relationship ‘not broken’ by resignation

Fair Work Commission finds a five-day break between resigning from a fixed-term position and working a casual shift was not a ‘break in service,’ opening a claim for unfair dismissal.

02 September 2021

member stories

Taking care of business, taking care of your people

While we are constantly reminded of how ‘unprecedented’ the COVID-19 pandemic is for businesses to operate, Monkami has shown the vital role that business continuity plans still play.

Member Stories

31 August 2021

covid 19

Paramedics in a pandemic: how COVID-19 has impacted AV

With a jump in demand for Ambulance Victoria’s services during the COVID-19 pandemic, AV’s Chief Executive Officer details the pandemic's impact on staff and the future of AV.

Fast Five

30 August 2021

workplace relations

Received an unfair dismissal claim? Don’t panic!

Unfair dismissal claims are very common. While being proactive and taking legal advice before dismissing an employee is vital, it won't always prevent a claim from being lodged.

26 August 2021

workplace relations

How businesses need to prevent, respond to sexual harassment

As highlighted in the National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in the Workplace report, businesses need to act now to eliminate and respond to sexual harassment in the workplace.

23 August 2021

covid 19

Explained: COVID-19 vaccine policies in the workplace

As debate swells around the role the workplace plays in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, businesses have vastly more questions than answers. Here is everything you need to know.

18 August 2021

member stories

Melbourne Airport still flying despite extraordinary turbulence

Not since September 11, 2001, has Melbourne Airport faced such capricious circumstances in which to operate. Lyell Strambi explains how the business is navigating the storm.

Fast Five

17 August 2021

covid 19

Victorians have their say on mandatory vaccination policies

The Victorian Chamber asked more than 1,500 businesses across all sectors, sizes and regions if mandatory COVID-19 vaccination should be enforced. Here are the results.

16 August 2021

workplace relations

Train driver back on track after drink-driving incident

A business has been ordered by the Fair Work Commission to reinstate and compensate a long-standing train driver after dismissing him following an out-of-work drink-driving incident.

10 August 2021

workplace relations

Top five mistakes and pitfalls of workplace investigations

Accusations of wrongdoing are common in the workplace. Unfortunately, investigations by managers and HR professionals are bungled just as often.

09 August 2021

policy and advocacy

WorkPac vs Rossato explained: how this decision impacts you

After years of litigation, the High Court of Australia has finally handed down a landmark decision, closing a pathway for casual employees to seek backpay for leave entitlements.

05 August 2021

workplace relations

FWC: dismissal for refusing vaccination not ‘harsh or unfair’

The Fair Work Commission has said the dismissal of a home care employee was not 'unjust or disproportionate’ after refusing to receive a free and mandatory flu vaccination.

04 August 2021


workplace relations

JobsBank: driving positive change and increasing employer inclusivity

Fast Five

10 September 2021

workplace relations

Sticky fingers: Dismissed employee takes the cake

10 September 2021

workplace relations

Free Employer Health Check can identify gaps in business compliance

07 September 2021

workplace relations

Top tips for effective performance management

06 September 2021

workplace relations

Employment relationship ‘not broken’ by resignation

02 September 2021

member stories

Taking care of business, taking care of your people

Member Stories

31 August 2021

covid 19

Paramedics in a pandemic: how COVID-19 has impacted AV

Fast Five

30 August 2021

workplace relations

Received an unfair dismissal claim? Don’t panic!

26 August 2021

workplace relations

How businesses need to prevent, respond to sexual harassment

23 August 2021

covid 19

Explained: COVID-19 vaccine policies in the workplace

18 August 2021

member stories

Melbourne Airport still flying despite extraordinary turbulence

Fast Five

17 August 2021

covid 19

Victorians have their say on mandatory vaccination policies

16 August 2021

workplace relations

Train driver back on track after drink-driving incident

10 August 2021

workplace relations

Top five mistakes and pitfalls of workplace investigations

09 August 2021

policy and advocacy

WorkPac vs Rossato explained: how this decision impacts you

05 August 2021

workplace relations

FWC: dismissal for refusing vaccination not ‘harsh or unfair’

04 August 2021

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