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 >>>
Domestic violence leave now available to employees From 1 August 2018, all employees covered by modern awards have access to family and domestic violence leave. Here's what you need to know. November 21, 2018 By Reef Admin Leave provisions 0 Comment Read more >>>
Managing employee leave applications Do employers have a legal right to require employees to complete a leave application form each time they seek leave? October 16, 2018 By Reef Admin Leave provisions 0 Comment Read more >>>
Changes to Victorian long service leave Victorian real estate employers should be aware of the new Long Service Leave Act 2018 (Vic). The Act was passed in May and (unless proclaimed to start earlier) will commence operation on 1 November 2018. August 15, 2018 By Reef Admin Leave provisions 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 >>>
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 >>>
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 >>>
Doctor, give me the news: Employee entitlement to personal/carer's leave It’s not uncommon for an employee to ask for a few hours off to visit their GP or attend a specialist medical appointment. They’re not sick, but there’s something they need attended to. Are they entitled to personal/carer’s leave? December 18, 2017 By Reef Admin Leave provisions 0 Comment Read more >>>
Chucking a sickie: What amounts to 'temporary absence'? We've all had them. That employee who's constantly off sick, sending everyone else's working day into disarray. But what can you do about it? Here's what you need to know about "temporary absence" protections. December 5, 2017 By Reef Admin Leave provisions 0 Comment Read more >>>
Working out a notice period An employee must give notice to their employer of their intention to end their employment and the period of that notice must be in accordance with the relevant award or their employment agreement. November 8, 2017 By Reef Admin Leave provisions 0 Comment Read more >>>