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.

Archived - 2018/2019 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 managing the performance of your employees including access to a FREE performance appraisal document.

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

Important information regarding public holidays for the Easter Long Weekend in Queensland.

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

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

If you staff have any questions about what they are entitled to, we would advise members to refer employees to Services Australia who deliver government payments and services.

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.

Check out more information about upcoming public holidays and pay rate requirements.

2019/2020 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.

Do you have casual employees? Have they been employed on regular and systematic hours? Read on as your business may need to review the type of employment arrangements that are in place.