How do I safely navigate the redundancy process? As the property market continues to slow, many agencies are facing tough decisions when it comes to their employees. What can you do when there’s no longer enough work to go around? Is redundancy an option? June 6, 2019 By Reef Admin Temination of employment 0 Comment Read more >>>
2019 wage review provides 3% increase to minimum wage rates In its 10th annual Minimum Wage Review, the Fair Work Commission has announced that the minimum rates under modern awards will be increased by 3%. June 4, 2019 By Reef Admin Fair Work Act, Fair Work Commission decisions 0 Comment Read more >>>
How can I restrain an ex-employee's conduct? It’s a common misconception that a post-employment restraint in an employee’s contract of employment isn’t worth the paper it’s written on. But the absence of a restraint leaves you with very limited opportunity to restrain an ex-employee's objectionable conduct. May 23, 2019 By Reef Admin General, Post employment restraint, Temination of employment 0 Comment Read more >>>
Election results: New Committee member announced REEF is pleased to announce that Steve Martin from Stanley & Martin has been elected to the Committee of Management to represent your workplace interests for the balance of the coming term. May 13, 2019 By Reef Admin REEF management 0 Comment Read more >>>
Part-time commission-only arrangements must cease The Fair Work Commission has determined that from 30 June 2019, part-time provisions will no longer be able to be applied to a commission-only employee. May 8, 2019 By Reef Admin Commission only employment 0 Comment Read more >>>
REEF application for alteration of eligibility rules REEF has applied to the Fair Work Commission for consent to alter its eligibility rules under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). May 7, 2019 By Reef Admin Fair Work Commission applications 0 Comment Read more >>>
What are my employment obligations under the NES? The National Employment Standards are a critical component of the employment safety net for Australian workers. Here we explain the 10 standards. May 7, 2019 By Reef Admin National Employment Standards 0 Comment Read more >>>
How should I manage an underperforming employee? Most businesses will experience a difficult, uncooperative or underperforming employee at some stage. You have to deal with them, but how? May 7, 2019 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
You're hired! But wait: Checking licences and certificates CV, tick. Interview, tick. Reference checks, tick. You’ve found the perfect candidate. But there’s still one more critical box you need to tick. Do they have a current Real Estate Licence or Certificate? March 28, 2019 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
Public holidays over the Easter long weekend With Easter just around the corner, questions about the public holiday status over the long weekend inevitably arise. March 14, 2019 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>