Unfair dismissal claims against a small business If you're faced with an unfair dismissal claim, make sure you have the peace of mind of knowing you've complied with the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code. April 16, 2018 By Reef Admin Unfair dismissal 0 Comment Read more >>>
Myth busting: Solving common misconceptions 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. April 10, 2018 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
Are we there yet? Yes, we are ... almost The new Real Estate Industry Award is here. From 2 April 2018 real estate agencies must have implemented the necessary changes. But there’s potentially still more change to come. April 4, 2018 By Reef Admin Real Estate Industry Award 0 Comment Read more >>>
CEO message: Avoid common termination mistakes The REEF Helpline is a key tool that helps real estate employers manage and comply with their employment obligations. April 4, 2018 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
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 >>>