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Melbourne visitor economy set to prosper

The City of Melbourne is anticipating a thriving visitor economy over the coming months after promising signs the city is bouncing back.

27 September 2022

metropolitan business

Business advised of Fair Jobs Code introduction

The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions has released new information to help industry prepare for changes to doing business with the Victorian Government

26 September 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

economy

Navigating global economic headwinds

The pandemic may be all but over but Australia is now dealing with new economic challenges in the form of rising inflation and interest rates and the ongoing fall-out from the war in the Ukraine.

19 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

economy

Economy a priority for Victorian business

Victorian businesses have thrown their overwhelming support behind a 10-year economic plan to power Victoria’s future.

13 September 2022

workplace relations

Getting employment termination letters right

The final termination letter to an employee is often treated as a cursory step or ‘nice to have’. However, it can be a crucial piece of evidence in a dispute if an employee lodges the matter with the Fair Work Commission (FWC).

09 September 2022

health safety and wellbeing

Preparing for workplace relations changes

Take proactive actions now in response to the Jobs and Skills Summit outcomes and proposed changes to the workplace relations framework. 

07 September 2022

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

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

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

economy

Victorian business on notice as single-use plastic ban looms

The Victorian Government is flagging the ban of specific single-use plastics from sale or supply across the state from 1 February 2023.

10 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


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