Revised REEF fact sheets now available We know the REEF fact sheets are one of your go-to reference tools. That's why we've been hard at work revising them to ensure they're completely up to date. October 10, 2017 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
Mid-year employment review: Ask yourself these questions When was the last time you took the time to review your agency's employment and HR arrangements for legal and best practice compliance? Here are some questions you should ask yourself. August 21, 2017 By Reef Admin General 0 Comment Read more >>>
Social media mishaps: Regulating an employee's posts More and more, industrial tribunals are being called upon to consider the nexus between social media posts and an employee's work where the employee has been terminated by the employer. August 18, 2017 By Reef Admin Unfair dismissal 0 Comment Read more >>>
Nothing comes for free: Is unpaid work experience lawful? The REEF Helpline often receives calls from members asking if unpaid work experience is OK. Unfortunately, except in very limited circumstances, the answer is a resounding "no". August 18, 2017 By Reef Admin Fair Work Act 0 Comment Read more >>>
Counting down the days: Employee absence during a probation period How does an employee's absence during their probation period affect their ability to bring an unfair dismissal claim? Does it extend their probation period or Minimum Period of Employment? August 16, 2017 By Reef Admin Fair Work Act, Leave provisions 0 Comment Read more >>>
A message from the CEO: Beware changing REEF templates I always emphasise to members that they shouldn't change or modify REEF template employment agreements or commission structures without talking to us first. Why? The answer is simple. August 16, 2017 By Reef Admin General, REEF management 0 Comment Read more >>>
Fair Work Commission hands down Award review decision The wait is over! The Fair Work Commission has handed down its decision regarding the statutory review of the Real Estate Industry Award. Here are the details. July 11, 2017 By Reef Admin Fair Work Commission decisions, Real Estate Industry Award 0 Comment Read more >>>
Keeping post-employment restraints intact Enforcing a post-employment restraint can be extremely complex – and expensive! Matthew Robinson provides tips to help members through the process and maximise their chances of success. July 3, 2017 By Reef Admin Employment agreements 0 Comment Read more >>>
A message from the CEO: What's happening at REEF It's hard to believe we're halfway through the year. What started as a busy year shows no sign of slowing down. Here's just a few things we've been focused on. June 30, 2017 By Reef Admin General, REEF management 0 Comment Read more >>>
Medical certificates and personal leave policies Can a personal leave policy insist that employees provide a medical certificate as proof of illness or injury? And if it does, is the policy compliant with the Fair Work Act 2009 and modern awards? June 29, 2017 By Reef Admin Leave provisions 0 Comment Read more >>>