5 December UPDATE: New termination payment laws December 5, 2018 By Reef Admin Temination of employment 0 The Real Estate Industry Award and the Clerks – Private Sector Award have been varied regarding the timing of payments to employees on termination of their employment. From 1 November 2018, any entitlements due to an employee on termination of their employment need to be paid within seven (7) calendar days of the date of termination. This includes things like pay for time worked, accrued annual leave and, where applicable, long service leave and redundancy pay. Related Taking a pregnant pause: Unlawful termination due to pregnancy A recent court decision found that a real estate agency unlawfully terminated an employee on the final day of her probation period because she was pregnant and had taken personal and annual leave. A pressing necessity: Payment of pro rata long service leave In some States and Territories, long service leave legislation provides for a pro rata long service leave payment in certain circumstances upon termination of the employee’s employment. UPDATE: Changes to award conditions The Fair Work Commission has been examining a number of "common issues" as part of the overall review of all modern awards and has determined a number of changes. CEO message: Avoid common termination mistakes The REEF Helpline is a key tool that helps real estate employers manage and comply with their employment obligations. The difference between unfair dismissal and general protections When dealing with dismissals, it's important to understand the difference between unfair dismissal and general protections. Real Estate Industry Award: Out with the old, in with the new After a long battle, the Fair Work Commission has now finalised the four-year award review and the new Real Estate Industry Award will commence on 2 April 2018. Here's what you need to know before the changes kick in. Comments are closed.