The parent trap: Redundancy and parental leave Is it possible to make an employee’s position redundant while they’re on unpaid parental leave? It’s an interesting question. Here’s the answer. January 9, 2019 By Reef Admin Leave provisions 0 Comment Read more >>>
What a year! REEF's report card for 2018 It's been another busy year at REEF, as we continue to focus on providing a range of meaningful, cost-effective and quality products and services to help you manage, support and grow your business. Here's a snapshot of what we've been up to. January 2, 2019 By Reef Admin REEF management 0 Comment Read more >>>
Election results: New Committee of Management announced REEF is pleased to announce the results of the election for the Committee of Management. Here's who has been elected to represent your workplace interests for the coming two-year term. December 17, 2018 By Reef Admin REEF management 0 Comment Read more >>>
UPDATE: New termination payment laws 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. December 5, 2018 By Reef Admin Temination of employment 0 Comment Read more >>>
Sorry, we're closed: Annual office shutdown Are you thinking about closing your agency over the Christmas/New Year period? If you are, it's time to start planning. Here are some tips to help you manage employee leave during this time. December 5, 2018 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
Are you a real estate employer of choice? As an employer, you're on the look out for great employees. Likewise, employees are on the look out for a great employer. So what are they looking for? And do you fit the bill? December 5, 2018 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
Notice periods: When it all comes to an end How much notice needs to be given when bringing an employment relationship to an end? Here we answer some common questions about minimum notice periods for termination. December 5, 2018 By Reef Admin Temination of employment 0 Comment Read more >>>
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. November 21, 2018 By Reef Admin Fair Work Commission decisions, Real Estate Industry Award 0 Comment Read more >>>
Domestic violence leave now available to employees From 1 August 2018, all employees covered by modern awards have access to family and domestic violence leave. Here's what you need to know. November 21, 2018 By Reef Admin Leave provisions 0 Comment Read more >>>
Ask an expert: Deducting a PI insurance excess from an employee's wages What if an employee's conduct results in a claim against the agency's professional indemnity insurance policy? Can the amount of the excess be deducted from the employee's wages? November 21, 2018 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>