Information regarding the Plumbing and Pipe Traders Employees Union QLD/NT.

Christmas and New Year is fast approaching, and here in Queensland we have three Public Holidays over the Christmas/New Year period.

Members only access to Employer resources to help manage your business. Including Wages & Awards, national employment standards, apprentice information, leave entitlements, performance management and more.

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

MPAQ have a suite of employment contracts available for members. These contracts include full time, part time and casual employees employed as plumbers, apprentices, clerical staff, labourers and retail staff.

Information regarding Personal/Carers leave and Compassionate leave including when an employee can take these and the applicable leave amounts.

Information for employers in the plumbing and gas industry.

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?

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

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 regarding annual Leave entitlements for employees including accrual, cashing out and payment of annual leave.

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.