Commission-only employees: It's time for their MITA review The Real Estate Industry Award requires employers to conduct an annual review to determine if their commission-only employees can continue to be paid on a commission-only basis. February 20, 2019 By Reef Admin Commission only employment 0 Comment Read more >>>
Converting a casual to permanent status When is a casual employee not a casual? It’s a good question and one that all employers need to be asking themselves in light of the new award provision providing for the conversion of casual employees to permanent employment. January 17, 2019 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
Minimum safety net employment conditions Many employers mistakenly believe that just because an employee signs a written employment contract, they don't need to worry about meeting award conditions. Right? Wrong! January 9, 2019 By Reef Admin Employment agreements, Real Estate Industry Award 0 Comment Read more >>>
The end of an era: Greg Paterson steps down It's the end of an era at REEF as our Membership Services Director, Greg Paterson, steps into retirement. January 9, 2019 By Reef Admin REEF management 0 Comment Read more >>>
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 >>>