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metropolitan business

Latest round of Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme closing 30 September

Are you a small or medium-sized business struggling to pay the rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic? There’s still time to qualify for the retrospective part of the latest round of the State Government’s Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme.

21 September 2021

workplace relations

Five insights to help manage workplace conflict

Working from home doesn’t mean workplace conflict is a thing of the past. In fact, statistics show it is on the rise. Managing conflict quickly and making the most of virtual tools will help reduce ongoing disputes and legal risks.

20 September 2021

workplace relations

‘Unfair and unexpected.’ FWC rules in favour of dismissed employee

The Fair Work Commission has found a childcare centre unfairly dismissed an employee when it casually sent the staff member a “notice of non-renewal” via email with no prior warning.

15 September 2021

covid 19

Construction Compliance Blitz and priority vaccination initiative sensible move

The Victorian Chamber welcomes the compliance blitz that will take place in Victoria’s construction industry from today to improve COVIDSafe compliance. We also welcome the push to drive-up vaccination rates across that workforce.

13 September 2021

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

covid 19

Victorian Chamber launches COVID-19 Recovery Roadmap

Victorian business needs certainty and clarity on the plan for our state’s COVID-19 recovery. The Victorian Chamber has formulated a detailed four-phase roadmap to provide that light on the hill for business, workers, the economy and communities.

09 September 2021

covid 19

Victorian Chamber’s COVID-19 Recovery Roadmap

Victorian business needs certainty and clarity about when they can plan to welcome back customers and staff as we progress towards hitting the National Cabinet’s COVID-19 vaccination targets of 70 and 80 per cent.

09 September 2021

covid 19

End of Lockdown Six for most Regional Victorian businesses

Regional Victorian businesses, with the exception of Greater Shepparton, have been given the green light to open their doors after quashing the latest COVID-19 outbreak, putting an end to the gruelling Lockdown Six extension. Here is what you and your business need to know.

08 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

covid 19

Continued financial support to help Victorians get through lockdown

The Victorian Chamber welcomes the further $2.34 billion in joint State and Federal Government support announced today for Victorian businesses and workers to get through the continued extension of Lockdown Six.

04 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

covid 19

Victoria’s business crisis continues

Victorian businesses are devastated by the news that Metropolitan Victoria’s lockdown will be extended indefinitely.

01 September 2021

covid 19

Lockdown extends with Victoria ‘unlikely’ to reduce case numbers

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that Victoria will endure Lockdown Six much longer than planned, though Regional areas may exit lockdown as early as next week.

01 September 2021

state government

Victorian Chamber partners with State Government to support tourism sector

The Victorian Chamber is proud to partner with the State Government to progress a Wine and Craft Beverage project as part of a $1.9 million funding package to back the recovery of Victoria’s hard-hit visitor economy.

01 September 2021


metropolitan business

Latest round of Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme closing 30 September

21 September 2021

workplace relations

Five insights to help manage workplace conflict

20 September 2021

workplace relations

‘Unfair and unexpected.’ FWC rules in favour of dismissed employee

15 September 2021

covid 19

Construction Compliance Blitz and priority vaccination initiative sensible move

13 September 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

covid 19

Victorian Chamber launches COVID-19 Recovery Roadmap

09 September 2021

covid 19

Victorian Chamber’s COVID-19 Recovery Roadmap

09 September 2021

covid 19

End of Lockdown Six for most Regional Victorian businesses

08 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

covid 19

Continued financial support to help Victorians get through lockdown

04 September 2021

workplace relations

Employment relationship ‘not broken’ by resignation

02 September 2021

covid 19

Victoria’s business crisis continues

01 September 2021

covid 19

Lockdown extends with Victoria ‘unlikely’ to reduce case numbers

01 September 2021

state government

Victorian Chamber partners with State Government to support tourism sector

01 September 2021

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