Absorbing the annual wage increase Minimum wage rates increased by 3.5% on 1 July 2018, but what if you're already paying an employee more than the award minimum? Can the increase be absorbed into those above award payments? August 9, 2018 By Reef Admin Fair Work Act 0 Comment Read more >>>
What information must be given to a parental leave replacement employee? REEF Workplace Relations Advisor James Burton answers this important employment question. July 3, 2018 By Reef Admin Fair Work Act, Leave provisions 0 Comment Read more >>>
Myth busting: Putting common misconceptions to rest Workplace relations is complex and, unfortunately, misinformation is all too common. The REEF team debunks some of the more common myths and gives you the truth. July 3, 2018 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
Irrefutable proof? Challenging a medical certificate Can the validity of a medical certificate be challenged? Or is it irrefutable proof of the reason for an employee's absence? June 19, 2018 By Reef Admin Fair Work Act 0 Comment Read more >>>
Dismissal during the Minimum Employment Period One of the most common questions our Workplace Relations Advisors are asked is whether an employer is required to give a reason for the dismissal of an employee if they’re within their Minimum Employment Period. June 13, 2018 By Reef Admin Temination of employment 0 Comment Read more >>>
Greg Paterson celebrates 25 years at REEF There are very few people who know more about workplace relations in the real estate space than our Membership Service Director, Greg Paterson, and this month he marks 25 years with REEF. June 6, 2018 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
Independent contractors: It's a sham! Or is it? Recent development in technology and increasing pressures continue to blur the line between employees and contractors, but courts continue to look at the substance of the relationship, not the form. June 6, 2018 By Reef Admin Employment agreements 0 Comment Read more >>>
Is there a minimum notice period for casual employees? Most employers know that there is a minimum notice period that must be given when terminating a full-time or part-time employee. But what about a casual employee? May 9, 2018 By Reef Admin Fair Work Act 0 Comment Read more >>>
Advocacy: REEF has your back when it comes to claims If you ever find yourself confronted with a workplace-based claim, REEF is on hand to help and will work with you every step of the way – and our advocacy service has been in high demand in recent times. April 30, 2018 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
The value of post-employment restraints It's a common misconception that a post-employment restraint in an employee's contract of employment isn't worth the paper it's written on. But what if you don't include one? What are the consequences? April 30, 2018 By Reef Admin Post employment restraint 0 Comment Read more >>>