General

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.

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?

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.

What if an employee’s conduct results in a claim against the agency’s professional indemnity insurance policy? Can the amount of the excess be deducted from the employee’s wages?

Do you know the impact engaging a full-time salesperson will have on your bottom line? When do they add value to your agency? The results may surprise you.

What if an employee has failed to complete their CPD or renew their Certificate of Registration? Can you suspend them without pay? REEF Workplace Relations Director Michele O’Neill explains.

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.