Useful information for employers, including information on employment contracts, penalty rates, leave entitlements, superannuation, termination and more!

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.

Plumbing is a regulated trade which requires a four year apprenticeship to be qualified. MPAQ are here to assist you with everything from finding the right apprentice to information on the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network.

Information for employers on Superannuation including the minimum requirements and when superannuation payments are required.

Information for business owners regarding contracts, including employment contracts as well as Residential and Commercial Work contracts.

Find out at what point you are required to pay your apprentices and tradesperson wage.

Information regarding when an employee is entitled to redundancy pay from the employer as well as the minimum redundancy payments depending on the employees term of service.

Information on Leave Entitlements for employees. This includes annual leave, long service leave, parental leave, carers and compassionate leave and community service leave.

MPAQ Members can access a FREE New Employee Induction Program template to ensure new employees receive sufficient information to assist them in becoming familiar with their responsibilities and working environment.

Information on employees and public holidays, including what is a reasonable request to have an employee work on a public holiday and a list of the considered public holidays in Queensland.

Last month in Cairns, while working on air-conditioning equipment in an elevated environment (like many plumbers who work on roofs and in roof cavities), an employee fell to his death at James Cook University (JCU)

Employing an apprentice is a big commitment. Do you know what requirements your business must meet, and where do you start looking for an apprentice?