It's a minefield

don't let it blow up.

REEF has the services you need to defuse any explosive employment situation.

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The help you need.

Managing employee relations can be a minefield. It’s not for the faint-hearted! That’s why we’re here. With over 55 years experience, we understand the employment dangers specific to the real estate industry. More importantly, we know how to defuse them.

Our comprehensive range of products and services have been developed with your needs in mind. It’s the tool kit every real estate employer in Australia needs.

Member services

By joining REEF, you have access to a comprehensive range of services to help guide, support and grow your real estate business.

Helpline

Immediate answers to your questions over the phone.

The REEF Helpline provides you with relevant, up-to-date and accurate answers on a range of workplace relations issues, including employment contracts, commission structures, compliance matters, best practice and more.

Answering almost 25,000 calls each year, the Helpline team is made up of highly-skilled workplace relations advisors who have a wealth of knowledge and experience. They understand the challenges you face every day and you can be assured that all your questions are dealt with on a confidential basis.

No question is too big or too small, and there’s no limit on the number of times you can call.

Advice

Expert guidance to solve your workplace challenges.

REEF is on hand to provide the advice you need.

The member-only section of our website is comprehensive, providing you with information and guidance across all aspects of the employment relationship.

Further, our highly-qualified team understands the needs of real estate employers and can provide solutions to your workplace issues. You can be sure they’ll give you independent, timely, accurate and practical assistance to help solve any employment disputes.

Advocacy

Complimentary representation when you need it most.

If you ever find yourself faced with an employment claim by an employee or ex-employee, REEF is on hand to help and will provide you with complimentary representation.

We have extensive experience in helping real estate employers defend employment claims and provide the specialist representation required to secure the best outcomes available.

Engaging a lawyer is expensive, but REEF representation is complimentary when you join. In the last 12 months alone, we helped members resolve more than 400 serious disputes before they made it to the Fair Work Commission or the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Resources

Information about issues that matter to you.

Workplace relations is a complex and ever-changing environment, so it’s essential to stay up to date. That’s why REEF works hard to ensure you have all the information you need at your fingertips.

From regular email updates and quarterly newsletters to fact sheets and notifications about changes to the modern awards and rates of pay, REEF is on hand to provide you with the right information.

REEF works closely with real estate employers to ensure the information and resources we provide meet members’ needs and requirements.

Technology

A People Management System to meet your needs.

When you join REEF, you receive complimentary access to the People Management System. Accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the system allows you to centralise all your employment records and manage your employees through each stage of the employment life cycle.

The People Management System gives you access to specific modern awards, wage information, template employment contracts and commission structures, HR workflows, position descriptions, checklists and more. You can even set alerts and reminders for important dates, like licence and certificate renewals, CPD deadlines and insurance payments.

REEF has sub-licensed the system from EnableHR, ensuring members have complimentary access.

Lobbying

Effective promotion of the industry’s workplace interests.

As a registered organisation under the Fair Work Act, REEF is the principal voice for real estate employers. We take the lead role in lobbying for changes aimed at enhancing employment flexibility for the industry.

When the industry is faced with legislative change, we actively represent the interests of all real estate employers. While others sit on the sidelines, we roll up our sleeves and fight on your behalf to ensure any changes to the workplace relations framework best serve your interests.