Helpful contact details for employers, including Australian Taxation Office, Building Employees Redundancy Trust, QLeave and WorkCover Queensland.

The Service Trades College Australia is a centre of excellence for trade and post trade training in commercial plumbing, mechanical services (air-conditioning) and fire protection.

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.

End-of-year celebrations can promote office relationships. They can also increase staff morale and are an ideal opportunity for management to thank their employees for their services throughout the year, but it is not uncommon for the festivities to get out of hand.

Information regarding managing the performance of your employees including access to a FREE performance appraisal document.

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.

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

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.

Information regarding the maximum and minimum weekly hour requirements for employees.

The Service Trades College Australia is a centre of excellence for trade and post trade training in commercial plumbing, mechanical services (air-conditioning) and fire protection.

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.

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?