Can an employee cash out their long service leave? It's a common question. REEF often receives calls asking about an employee's ability to cash out an amount of accrued long service leave. But can they? Senior Workplace Relations Advisor Laura Clark explains. March 19, 2018 By Reef Admin Leave provisions 0 Comment Read more >>>
REEF Treasurer presents financial statements at AGM REEF's audited financial statements for 2017 were presented by Treasurer Paul Byrne at the recent AGM, as was the operating report. March 12, 2018 By Reef Admin REEF management 0 Comment Read more >>>
Employee deductions: What's allowed, what's not To deduct or not to deduct? When it comes to deductions from an employee's pay, what's allowed and what's not? What amounts can an employer take out before it hits an employee's hand? March 12, 2018 By Reef Admin Fair Work Act 0 Comment Read more >>>
Why is the 'all-up' commission rate unlawful? With the start of the new Real Estate Industry Award, commission-only arrangements providing for pre-payment of employee leave entitlements have been confirmed as being unlawful. But how did it come to this? March 6, 2018 By Reef Admin Real Estate Industry Award 0 Comment Read more >>>
REEF President gives 2017 annual report at AGM At the recent AGM, REEF President Fred Andriessen presented his annual report and provided a snapshot of just some of the activities REEF has been involved in over the course of 2017. March 3, 2018 By Reef Admin REEF management 0 Comment Read more >>>
What is the MITA: Qualifying for commission-only employment A new acronym is about to enter the real estate industry's lexicon. From 2 April 2018, references to commission-only employment will be uttered in the same breath as "MITA" – Minimum Income Threshold Amount. February 27, 2018 By Reef Admin Real Estate Industry Award 0 Comment Read more >>>
A message from the CEO: Stay up to date to stay compliant Compliance. It's a word that strikes fear into the hearts of many employers. But it goes hand in hand with running an agency – and now with the start of the new Real Estate Industry Award, it's never been more important. February 19, 2018 By Reef Admin Real Estate Industry Award 0 Comment Read more >>>
Real Estate Industry Award: Out with the old, in with the new After a long battle, the Fair Work Commission has now finalised the four-year award review and the new Real Estate Industry Award will commence on 2 April 2018. Here's what you need to know before the changes kick in. February 13, 2018 By Reef Admin Real Estate Industry Award 0 Comment Read more >>>
Notice of REEF's 51st Annual General Meeting Notice is hereby given to financial members of REEF that the 51st Annual General Meeting of the organisation will be held on Thursday, 22 February 2018. January 14, 2018 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
Parental leave: What to consider when replacing someone It’s an issue all too well known to real estate employers. You have a pregnant employee who is about to head off on unpaid parental leave. Your anxiety levels start to rise. How are you going to maintain your agency’s level of service while they’re gone? December 18, 2017 By Reef Admin Leave provisions 0 Comment Read more >>>