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health safety and wellbeing

How to improve workplace mental health and wellbeing

Good business owners and leaders understand the benefits of looking after our mental health at work but often don’t know where to start. Here’s how to support a mentally healthy workplace.

03 November 2023

international affairs

Connect with UK businesses in Melbourne

Local businesses can network with UK counterparts in Melbourne as the British Consulate brings together a cohort of some of its most innovative tech businesses looking for Australian connections.

01 November 2023

workplace relations

Mine worker reinstated after ‘unjust’ dismissal

A Fair Work Commission (FWC) case has highlighted that even with a valid reason to dismiss an employee, a poorly handled investigation or disciplinary processes can void the dismissal decision.

01 November 2023

metropolitan business

New safety standards for food businesses

New food safety standards will come into effect on Friday 8 December 2023 with updated training requirements that will impact most Victorian food businesses.

25 October 2023

health safety and wellbeing

Reducing barriers to workplace gender equity

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

25 October 2023

workplace relations

‘Hidden’ enterprise agreement deadlines

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

25 October 2023

workplace relations

Employee dismissed due to ‘time theft’

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.

18 October 2023

workplace relations

‘Haphazard’ policies lead to unfair dismissal

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

11 October 2023

education and training

Chamber flood recovery initiative to engage regions

The Victorian Chamber is supporting regional Victoria through the State Government’s Business Groups Flood Recovery Grant. 

10 October 2023

workplace relations

Changes to Victoria's child employment laws

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.

10 October 2023

workplace relations

WFH without permission leads to dismissal

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

02 October 2023

metropolitan business

A plan for a brighter future

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. 

29 September 2023

workplace relations

Industrial relations in the Victorian Chamber spotlight

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.

27 September 2023

international affairs

Australia Africa Business Summit postponed to 2024

The Australia Africa Chamber of Commerce (AACC) has confirmed the inaugural Australia Africa Business Summit in Melbourne will be postponed until next year.

22 September 2023

workplace relations

Victorian Chamber reviews Closing Loopholes Bill

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

20 September 2023

workplace relations

Guidance on preventing workplace sexual harassment

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

19 September 2023


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