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.

As little as one person per year can be part of testing regime. Staff working under the influence of drugs or alcohol can be dangerous, not just to themselves, but their fellow workers and the organisation’s reputation.

MPAQ Members have access to a wide range of workplace relations information and advice. This includes everything from wages and award interpretation to debt recovery assistance and workplace health and safety.

The Federal Government recently announced that it will extend the Adult Apprenticeship incentive paid to employers, which will incentivise employers to take on apprentices between the ages of 21 and 24 years.

MPAQ would like to remind members that Friday 26 January 2018 is a public holiday for Australia Day. Due to this public holiday there may be some changes to the pay rates of some employees on the day, so check out this guide to ensure that you are paying your staff correctly.

On 1 October 2018 a new standard conversion clause was incorporated into 85 Awards, giving some casual workers the right to request full-time or part-time employment if they have worked certain, regular hours over a 12 month period.

The National Employment Standards (NES) are 10 minimum employment entitlements that have to be provided to all employees.

The MPAQ charge out rate calculator is a document available for download to assist your business in calculating the charge out rate for employees and materials.

What is the difference between an employee and a sub-contractor? Which one best suits your business? Find all the answers here!

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.

The plumbing and drainage enterprise bargaining arrangement (EBA) is an agreement negotiated between specific plumbing companies, their employees and the Queensland Plumbers Union.

Information on who the Fair Work Ombudsman is and how they assist with workplace matters. Including the Fair Work Information Statement that must be provided to new employees to make them aware of their conditions of employment.