Penalty Rates

Queensland will observe four public holidays during the Easter long weekend.

If an employee is required to be on call during the Christmas/New Year period, they are entitled to the following penalty rates in accordance with the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020.

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Information on employees and public holidays, including what is a reasonable request to have an employee work on a public holiday and a list of the considered public holidays in Queensland.