Legislative changes commencing from 31 March 2024 include: New eligibility requirements for mental injury claims, an additional whole person impairment requirement for workers to continue to receive weekly payments after the 130-week second entitlement period.

WorkCover costs and premiums continue to rise, and businesses are operating in a challenging employment market. It is well recognised that early intervention and proactive strategies can reduce risk and cost, as well as supporting employee engagement and retention.

On Monday 4 September 2023, the Federal Government introduced a further Fair Work Act Amendment Bill to Federal Parliament. The Bill proposes some significant changes to the industrial relations landscape which will impact the way we do business.

The Victorian Chamber and EML presents: Getting ready for new Psychological Health Regulations in Victoria.

The Federal Government’s Fair Work Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 will introduce a number of substantial changes to how employers engage and manage staff including how they set and negotiate terms and conditions of employment.

In this informative joint webinar David Picking, Principal Workplace Relations Consultant, and Anton Zytnik, Manager, Health Safety and Wellbeing, discuss some of the timely and trending issues currently impacting both Safety and Workplace Relations.

How mentally healthy is your workplace?

Having a systematic approach to health and safety is invaluable. It’s a positive step towards minimising risk and protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of your staff, customers and stakeholders.

The Victorian Chamber runs webinars throughout the year to keep our members up to date with developments in workplace relations law.

Understand the proposed new regulations and your obligations as a business to manage psychological risks within your workplace.

Workplace Relations Industry Insights: Changes to the SCHADS Award

The Victorian Chamber runs webinars throughout the year to keep our members up to date with developments in workplace relations law.