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state government

How workers’ compensation law is about to change for every business

Significant changes to workers’ compensation law have been passed by the Victorian Parliament that will change the way all employers need to respond to claims for mental injury.

05 March 2021

workplace relations

VCCI celebrates International Women’s Day 2021

We are proud to team with CareSuper and celebrate International Women’s Day by asking some of our most influential female leaders what #ChooseToChallenge means to them.

08 March 2021

workplace relations

What the end of JobKeeper means for your business

We take a look at some of the practical implications of the JobKeeper scheme’s impending conclusion on 28 March and provide answers to your most frequently asked questions.

09 March 2021

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 10 March

I hope you took some time out over the long weekend to pause and reflect on the importance of International Women’s Day on Monday.

10 March 2021

economy

Fifty per cent wage subsidy for new apprentices extended

The Federal Government has announced the extension of the apprenticeship wage subsidy program: Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements, better knowns as the BAC Program.

11 March 2021

workplace relations

Struggling restaurant still required to comply with due process

After an employee was made redundant during a COVID-19 lockdown, she soon noticed after restrictions had lifted, her role had been re-advertised to be filled with casual staff.

12 March 2021

workplace relations

Worker who was forced to choose employer goes to FWC

When the government announced aged care workers could only work at one site during the pandemic, workers were forced to choose. But does that mean they have ‘resigned’?

18 March 2021

health safety and wellbeing

The invisible hazard at every workplace and how to address it

While identifying ‘traditional’ risks such as slip, trip and fall hazards is a relatively straightforward task, how can your business apply the same process to mental health?

19 March 2021

health safety and wellbeing

How the RFDS is spreading their wings beyond the airfield

Scott Chapman, Chief Executive of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria, explains how the COVID-19 pandemic brought a tough year, but a transformative one for health services.

Fast Five

22 March 2021

federal government

Federal Parliament pass historic changes to Fair Work Act

Amendments to the Fair Work Act have passed both houses of Federal Parliament, bringing significant changes for the rights of casual workers and the businesses who employ them.

23 March 2021

economy

New Victorian COVIDSafe settings boost confidence

The State Government has today given Victorians the signal of confidence we’ve been waiting for with the announcement of a further easing of restrictions from 6pm on Friday, 26 March.

23 March 2021

chief executive update

Chief Executive Update 24 March

Victoria is getting its swagger back! I was excited to speak to the media yesterday on the State Government’s announcement of a further easing of restrictions, giving Victorians the signal of confidence we have been waiting for.

24 March 2021

health safety and wellbeing

Supporting young workers hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic

EML and the Victorian Chamber have partnered since 2016 to promote the health and safety of young workers. In a challenging landscape, young workers need our support now more than ever.

25 March 2021

economy

Breaking the skills shortage barrier for Australian businesses

An interim report has made several business-friendly recommendations which aim to expand the Skilled Migration Program and improve flexibility for employers to take advantage.

26 March 2021

policy and advocacy

Victorian Chamber hosts Victorian Shadow Cabinet

With newly-relaxed restrictions, the VCCI hosted the Victorian Leader of the Opposition, The Hon. Michael O’Brien MP, together with the Shadow Cabinet and business leaders in our CBD offices.

29 March 2021

workplace relations

Fair Work grants employee a 45-day extension to lodge claim

Finding an employee was ‘not well served' by his lawyers, the Fair Work Commission has allowed an unfair dismissal claim to be lodged more than two months after being fired.

30 March 2021


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