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

The Australia Africa Business Summit 2023 is delivering on a vision to elevate the burgeoning potential of Australia-Africa business relations.

The Federal Government has introduced a Fair Work Act Amendment Bill to Federal Parliament, proposing significant changes to the industrial relations landscape which will impact the way we do business. 

The Victorian Chamber rejects short-term rental caps and registration fees proposed by the City of Melbourne to help ease the housing crisis.

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has thrown out an employer’s jurisdictional objection to their former employee who filed a General Protections claim after she questioned her pay and was consequently dismissed.

Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan urged more than 70 women involved in last week’s Chamber Change event in Bendigo to grab the opportunities, be prepared and work hard.

An exclusive Victorian Chamber event has heard how Victoria is fostering the development of self-driving trucks and other initiatives to maintain its mantle as the home of Australian innovation.

The Federal Government is currently considering changes to privacy laws so it is timely for employers to ensure they understand their obligations to employees.

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) found an employee was harshly dismissed after expressing his desire to quit in a heated argument.

Wage underpayments can result in long audits, costly penalties and reputational damage to your business.

According to the Reserve Bank of Australia, “any market economy will function much more effectively if the population is knowledgeable, forward-looking and financially literate”.

Employees have access to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12-month period under new laws.

It’s important for employers to keep abreast of legislative changes and the business landscape to secure an enterprise agreement (EA) that benefits your business and employees.

Ethnic name discrimination highlights glass ceilings do exist in the workplace, according to a Monash Business School study.

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has found an employer unlawfully dismissed an employee after learning about their ADHD and autism diagnosis and medication use.

A new discussion paper launched by the Victorian Opposition encourages people to have their say on Victoria’s tax system – which has introduced 50 new or increased taxes since 2014 and is described as “discouraging investment and job creation in our State”.