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No evidence, no automatic right to compassionate leave

A request for compassionate leave has been thrown out by the Federal Circuit Court

30 July 2016

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Have your say on red tape in retail

Review launched of regulation impacting on small businesses in the retail sector

12 August 2016

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Hefty psychological injury bill a warning to employers

Proactively managing mental health risks in the workplace critical

12 August 2016

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Announced $200 million Agriculture Infrastructure and Jobs Fund a win for regional Victorian business

Major projects like the Western Distributor, Melbourne Metro Rail and the Level Crossings Removal project all boost job creation, as well as providing vital infrastructure for Victorian business and stimulating the economy.

12 August 2016

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Rejecting settlement lands ex-employee with 113k bill

FWC has ordered an ex-employee to pay all of his former employer’s legal costs on an indemnity basis

12 August 2016

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Medicinal cannabis in the workplace

Victoria passed the Access to Medicinal Cannabis Act 2016

26 August 2016

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‘Punishment did not fit the crime’: Senior employee reinstated

FWC has reinstated a senior hospital employee

26 August 2016

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Easier than ever to attract the best business migrants

Melbourne a destination for business migrants.

27 August 2016

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Victorian Chamber launches new Workplace Assured service

Workplace Assured is a new service for Victorian businesses ensuring they get the best workplace coverage, along with compliance auditing and training

09 September 2016

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Pregnant pause in action costs employer $6,100

A pregnant manager advised to ‘finish up’ by her employer has been awarded

17 September 2016

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Sprung: Uber driver loses day job for moonlighting after accepting his boss as a passenger

Uber driver has had his unfair dismissal claim dismissed

17 September 2016

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Chinese delegation explores business opportunities

The Victorian Chamber welcomed a prominent business delegation

22 September 2016

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Pathology lab ordered to pay $28k compensation for unfairly dismissing employee who refused drug test

An employee working for a pathology practice who refused to participate in a drug test administered by her manager has been awarded compensation

23 September 2016

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Threat to business voting rights

Government proposes changes to business voting rights in council elections.

23 September 2016

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Leasing of Port of Melbourne will benefit all Victorians

This week, the Victorian Government announced the successful leasing of the Port of Melbourne will generate $9.7 billion to fund investment in new infrastructure and improve Victoria’s productivity and trade competitiveness.

24 September 2016

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Reforming VET to meet industry needs

Major reforms for Victoria’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) system

24 September 2016


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