MPAQ, as part of Master Plumbers Australia, has been successful in a submission to the Fair Work Commission to delay an increase to the national minimum wage for adult apprentices. This increase is now in line with the increase to the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2010, which will take place from 1 November 2020.

Archived - 2015/2016 Wages and Award Information for the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award, Clerks – Private Sector Award, General Retail Industry Award. Including Allowances and relevant award information.

Members can complete the HR Health Check form to receive a free review of your employment practices, policies and procedures from the MPAQ Workplace Relations team.

Helpful resources for employers to assist in employee management and the general running of a plumbing business.

In Queensland we have three and a half (3 1/2) Public Holidays over the Christmas/New Year period.

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

Information regarding Long Service Leave for employees as covered under the National Employment Standard (NES).

At MPAQ we understand that keeping up to date with all aspects of HR compliance in your can be difficult, and with so many workplace changes taking place over the last few months, we want to help you, as an MPAQ member, feel confident that your business is HR healthy with a free consultation with one of our HR experts.

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.

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.

The Fair Work Commission is currently reviewing submissions before handing down the 2018 annual wage review decision. MPAQ would like to remind members that each year the Award wage rates increase.

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