A third COVID-19 vaccination is now required for workers within certain essential industries, and close contact isolation arrangements have also changed for food and beverage distribution workers, as part of Victorian Government pandemic orders announced today.

The Fair Work Commission has rejected an employer’s application to reduce redundancy pay after failing to prove the organisation had secured “acceptable” alternative employment for its departing employees.

Additional sectors will be relieved from close contact isolation requirements to ease supply chain bottlenecks and workforce shortages after an announcement today by the Victorian Government.

The Victorian Chamber welcomes the State Government’s extension of rent relief and protections for commercial tenants and landlords for another two months due to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Regulations that previously required WorkSafe to be notified if an employee, contractor or a contractor's employee received a positive COVID-19 diagnosis and had attended the workplace within their infectious period have been removed.

In a recent decision, the Fair Work Commission provided helpful insights into how its bullying jurisdiction works in practice, as well as offering some practical tips for employers when presented with the challenging task of performance managing staff.

The Small Business Energy Saver Program is supporting Victorian small business owners to save on energy-efficient equipment. It will deliver $5 million in discounts to small businesses across Victoria that invest in upgrading their systems.

When hiring staff, businesses often roll out the same employment contract they have been using for years, updating basic details without considering whether the terms and conditions are appropriate for the role. When it comes to engaging new employees, a more considered approach should be taken; we shouldn’t set and forget.

As working from home continues in 2022, employers must manage the associated safety risks.

Enterprise agreements made before the introduction of the Fair Work Act 2009 are increasingly in the spotlight. If you have a pre-2009 enterprise agreement or are planning to renegotiate an old enterprise agreement, read on for practical tips to help you get on the right track.

Throughout early 2022, the Victorian Chamber has been encouraging businesses to review their employment contracts, practices and alerting them to the support available.

The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce legislation that will make COVID-19 testing expenses tax deductible for individuals and businesses when used to attend a place of work.

After much debate the Morrison Government will not continue with legislation that included provisions to make discrimination on the grounds of religious belief or activity unlawful in a range of areas (including employment and education).

In two landmark decisions, the High Court has indicated a significant shift in focus when determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor.

The State Government has eased several restrictions around density limits, QR check-ins and surveillance testing, with changes to office settings flagged, but yet to be formalised.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes today’s State Government announcement of a $200 million stimulus support package designed to help businesses to roar back.