When dispensing discipline goes wrong From time to time, as an employer you’ll be faced with the situation where an employee does something wrong. It may be a minor case of wrongdoing or perhaps a more serious instance of misconduct. What disciplinary action can you take? August 15, 2019 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
Bully for you? No way! Reducing the risk of bullying Bullying. It doesn’t just happen in the school playground. It’s rife in workplaces across Australia. So what can you do to reduce the risk of bullying in your workplace? August 15, 2019 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
Payroll tax and independent contractors In recent years, far too many real estate employers have paid a heavy price for failing to understand the difference between bona fide independent contracting arrangements and those ultimately found to be an employment relationship. July 8, 2019 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
When does a salesperson start to add value to my agency? Success in any business requires a sound appreciation of the cost pressures that have an impact on the bottom line. In agency practice, one of the major pressures relates to the employment of staff. June 20, 2019 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
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 >>>
Lodgement with the Registered Organisations Commissions REEF members are advised that the following documents have been lodged with Registered Organisations Commission. June 1, 2019 By Reef Admin General, REEF management 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 >>>