MPAQ have a suite of employment contracts available for members. These templates have been developed to cover full time, part time and casual employees, and cover tradespersons, apprentices, labourers, clerical/retail employees.

MPAQ have created plumbing specific contracts in conjunction with Cornwalls Law with plumbers in mind. They have undergone extensive industry consultation and testing to ensure they are specifically suited for plumbers in Queensland and New South Wales.

If you pay your employees a salary as opposed to an hourly rate, there are provision you need to adhere to, to avoid a costly wage claim being made against you.

Frequently asked questions and answers about Employees regards to COVID-19, this includes leave requirements and standing down employees.

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has declared that 2020 will be a year during which it focusses and cracks down on businesses which misclassify its employees as contractors.

The Federal Court will next month convene a hearing for an ACCC prosecution of employment advice provider Employsure for allegedly misleading small business operators into believing it was the Fair Work Ombudsman or the Fair Work Commission or that they were connected to them.

The High Court has recently heard two cases regarding employee vs independent contractor.

The Fair Work Commission recently announced important changes to flexible work for workers across all industries Australia wide.

Our general advice and suggested leave types for employers and employees affected by the February 2022, South East Queensland floods.

An employment contract is a key element for an employer to manage the employment relationship.

Information for business owners regarding contracts, including employment contracts as well as Residential and Commercial Work contracts.

Information for business owners regarding MPAQ's Plumbing Specific contracts, including employment contracts as well as Residential and Commercial Work contracts.