New template documents now available A number of template documents in REEF's People Management System have recently been updated to account. Find out what the changes are. November 6, 2018 By Reef Admin People Management System 0 Comment Read more >>>
A critical lesson in calculating commission A recent member enquiry highlights how easy it is to make mistakes when it comes calculating the commission to be paid to a commission-only employee. November 6, 2018 By Reef Admin Commission only employment 0 Comment Read more >>>
When is a casual not a casual? The employment of casual employees has become a lot more precarious following a recent court decision by the Federal Court of Australia. November 6, 2018 By Reef Admin General, Recent court decisions 0 Comment Read more >>>
Direct and indirect costs of employing a salesperson Do you know the impact engaging a full-time salesperson will have on your bottom line? When do they add value to your agency? The results may surprise you. October 17, 2018 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
Managing employee leave applications Do employers have a legal right to require employees to complete a leave application form each time they seek leave? October 16, 2018 By Reef Admin Leave provisions 0 Comment Read more >>>
The spousal conundrum: Refusing to employ someone's spouse Is it discrimination to refuse to employ someone because their husband or wife works for a competitor? Let’s find out. September 4, 2018 By Reef Admin Fair Work Act, General 0 Comment Read more >>>
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. August 28, 2018 By Reef Admin NSW Fair Trading 0 Comment Read more >>>
Ask an expert: Suspending an employee without pay What if an employee has failed to complete their CPD or renew their Certificate of Registration? Can you suspend them without pay? REEF Workplace Relations Director Michele O'Neill explains. August 22, 2018 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
Changes to Victorian long service leave Victorian real estate employers should be aware of the new Long Service Leave Act 2018 (Vic). The Act was passed in May and (unless proclaimed to start earlier) will commence operation on 1 November 2018. August 15, 2018 By Reef Admin Leave provisions 0 Comment Read more >>>
Wine me. Dine me. But don't 'Weinstein' me. Every week it seems another scandal is splashed across the front page of newspapers and you can't turn on the TV without hearing about a new claim against a big name. Here are some tips about how to keep romances between colleagues off the front page. August 15, 2018 By Reef Admin Fair Work Act, Temination of employment 0 Comment Read more >>>