Stamping out sexual harassment The last few years have seen a dramatic increase in the compensation awarded to victims of sexual harassment in the workplace – and there’s a clear link between the approach taken by courts and community standards. February 25, 2020 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
Coping with community service leave The bushfire crisis across the nation this Summer has been devastating. Through all the sadness, the generosity of thousands of volunteers has been awe-inspiring. At the same time, employers have been left asking: "How do I deal with leave entitlements for volunteer fire-fighters?" February 25, 2020 By Reef Admin Leave provisions 0 Comment Read more >>>
Thanks to Fred Andriessen After almost 30 years as a member of REEF’s Committee of Management, Fred Andriessen has stepped down from his position. February 21, 2020 By Reef Admin REEF management 0 Comment Read more >>>
Application for change to REEF Rules REEF has applied to the Fair Work Commission for consent to alter its Rules under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). February 5, 2020 By Reef Admin REEF management 0 Comment Read more >>>
Deductions from an employee's pay When it comes to deductions from an employee’s pay, what’s allowed and what’s not? What amounts can an employer take out before it hits an employee’s hand? November 11, 2019 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
How to curb cybercrime Fraud. It’s a prospect that strikes fear into the hearts and minds of agency owners. But there are steps you can take to mitigate your agency’s exposure to the risk of fraud. November 11, 2019 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
When an agency changes hands Does the transferring employee's service with the old employer count as service with the new employer? October 22, 2019 By Reef Admin Business practice 0 Comment Read more >>>
Can you force an employee to retire? It's a question the REEF Helpline recently received from a member. So what's the answer? October 15, 2019 By Reef Admin Temination of employment 0 Comment Read more >>>
Do I need to pay a person while they're on a work trial? Sometimes the best way to assess suitability is to allow the person to actually do the work required by the role. A work trial gives you the opportunity to accurately evaluate the skills a person claims to have against those required by the role. September 18, 2019 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
All aboard: New employee checklist for real estate employers Successful recruitment takes time and effort. As an employer, you need to ensure your new employee is properly introduced to their role and your business. Here's your new employee checklist. September 18, 2019 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>