Helpful Contact Details
Helpful contact details for employers, including Australian Taxation Office, Building Employees Redundancy Trust, QLeave and WorkCover Queensland.
Employer Resources
Discover everything there is to know about MPAQ Employer Resources!
EBA Information
The plumbing and drainage enterprise bargaining arrangement (EBA) is an agreement negotiated between specific plumbing companies, their employees and the Queensland Plumbers Union.
2016/2017 Wages & Awards
Archived - 2016/2017 Wages and Award Information for the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award, Building and Construction General On-site Award, Clerks – Private Sector Award, General Retail Industry Award. Including Allowances and relevant award information.
What are the Basic Award Entitlements for a Permanent Employee?
Our Workplace Relations team is regularly asked what the basic Award entitlements are for a permanent employee, so we have created a brief overview of the basic minimum entitlements under the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2010.
Award Wages to Increase by 3.5%
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.5% increase to minimum wages. The increase will apply from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2018.
2019/20 Christmas and New Year Public Holidays and Pay Rates
In Queensland we have three and a half (3 1/2) Public Holidays over the Christmas/New Year period.
Long Service Leave
Information regarding Long Service Leave for employees as covered under the National Employment Standard (NES).
Tis the Season to be Jolly
Just how jolly is considered acceptable when it comes to office Christmas party conduct? Office Christmas parties are a great way for employers to reward and thank their employees for all of their hard work throughout the year.
The Rossato Decision: Casual Employees Entitled to Annual Leave and Personal/Carers' Leave
Do you have casual employees? Have they been employed on regular and systematic hours? Read on as your business may need to review the type of employment arrangements that are in place.
Leave Entitlements
Information on Leave Entitlements for employees. This includes annual leave, long service leave, parental leave, carers and compassionate leave and community service leave.
Annual Close Down - Christmas/New Year Period
Are you closing down for a period over the Christmas/New Year break? If so, here is a reminder on the process that you must take in informing your employees.
Employee VS Sub-Contractor
What is the difference between an employee and a sub-contractor? Which one best suits your business? Find all the answers here!
