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 >>>
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 >>>