Chucking a sickie: What amounts to 'temporary absence'? We've all had them. That employee who's constantly off sick, sending everyone else's working day into disarray. But what can you do about it? Here's what you need to know about "temporary absence" protections. December 5, 2017 By Reef Admin Leave provisions 0 Comment Read more >>>
Keep calm and carry on: Don't make decisions based on emotion An agency has snatched defeat from the jaws of victor after making an emotional decision to dismiss an employee via text message, despite the employee already facing the prospect of redundancy. November 28, 2017 By Reef Admin Unfair dismissal 0 Comment Read more >>>
A message from the CEO: Why REEF is ahead of the pack Do a quick Google search and you'll quickly find a long list of employment advisors out there who want to help you – for a hefty fee! – should you find yourself in hot water. But not all advisors are created equal. November 28, 2017 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
Make REEF your 1st call Membership Services Director Greg Paterson recalls the moment 20 years ago that he came to realise just how important REEF's services are to real estate employers. November 8, 2017 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
Working out a notice period An employee must give notice to their employer of their intention to end their employment and the period of that notice must be in accordance with the relevant award or their employment agreement. November 8, 2017 By Reef Admin Leave provisions 0 Comment Read more >>>
What's in a name? Unfair dismissal and the high-income threshold A recent Fair Work Commission case found that despite an employee earning a salary over the high-income threshold, an unfair dismissal claim could still be made. November 1, 2017 By Reef Admin Fair Work Act, Unfair dismissal 0 Comment Read more >>>
Challenging an employee's post-employment conduct Before challenging a former employee's post-employment conduct, you have to be sure your own house is in order. One employer found out the hard way. November 1, 2017 By Reef Admin Employment agreements, Post employment restraint 0 Comment Read more >>>
Post-employment breach costs new employer A recent decision by the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia marks new territory in the scale of remedy for post-employment breaches with a new employer hit with a $6.5 million order. October 24, 2017 By Reef Admin Recent court decisions 0 Comment Read more >>>
Cybercrime: It could happen to you Imagine this. You sit down at your computer to transfer some money from your agency's trust account. But once you're logged in, you see money disappearing from the account before your very eyes. October 24, 2017 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
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. October 17, 2017 By Reef Admin Unfair dismissal 0 Comment Read more >>>