Following feedback that a current lack of adequate career services is having a negative impact on the labour market, the Victorian Chamber has devised 29 recommendations to improve the future of careers services nationally.

Following extensive consultation with members and stakeholders, the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has released its Careers Services Policy Paper, entitled “Boosting Business with Career Services”. It puts forward 29 recommendations that would improve the future of careers services, both in Victoria and Australia-wide.

A new report has found obstacles to gender equity in the workforce are costing the Australian economy $128 billion.

Two key deadlines are approaching that businesses with enterprise agreements or involved in bargaining need to be aware of.

An employee has lost an unfair dismissal case after she was terminated for serious misconduct when an employer investigation found she left the worksite early 17 times during a six-week period.

A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) case has illustrated the importance of having clear and accessible policies to address employee performance and conduct issues.

Wage Inspectorate Victoria reminds employers to be aware of Victoria’s updated child employment obligations after it ran a compliance campaign over the school holidays.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has officially released our Housing Taskforce Report containing 36 policy recommendations to tackle our housing crisis.

An employee’s unfair dismissal claim has been rejected after they were dismissed for working from home without their employer’s authorisation.

With a new Premier and Deputy, it’s a new dawn in Victoria. The business community is ready to play our part for the future we all aspire to. 

A Victorian Chamber webinar will help explain the High Court's Qantas v Transport Workers Union (TWU) decision and its implications on the industrial relations system.

The Victorian Chamber has released a first-of-its-kind Cyber Security and Scams Policy Position with 24 pragmatic recommendations to protect small, medium and family businesses from cyber criminals, in a comprehensive cyber suite that includes a Security Checklist and Self-Paced Training for businesses.

Members and other stakeholders have an opportunity to view a Victorian Chamber overview of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023.

Recent changes to Federal legislation have led to new powers for the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to address workplace sexual harassment matters.

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has ruled that a demotion can amount to a ‘dismissal’, despite a person remaining employed, if the employer does not follow correct processes.

Businesses with an end-of-year shutdown period should be aware of Fair Work Commission (FWC) rules that affect annual leave.