Are you closing down for a period over the Christmas/New Year break? If so, here is a reminder on the process that you must take in informing your employees.

Find out the steps you have to take when you finish your apprenticeship to be become a fully qualified tradesperson.

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.

Trade associations have come together in support of Project Bank Accounts.

The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.5% increase to minimum wages. The increase will apply from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2018.

Our Workplace Relations team is regularly asked what the basic Award entitlements are for a permanent employee, so we have created a brief overview of the basic minimum entitlements under the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2010.

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.

The 2017-18 Queensland State Budget was released on Tuesday 14 June with a theme of Jobs for Queensland.

Monday 7 October is a Public Holiday for the Queen's birthday.

Christmas and New Year is fast approaching, and here in Queensland we have three Public Holidays over the Christmas/New Year period.

MPAQ would like to remind members that Friday 26 January 2018 is a public holiday for Australia Day. Due to this public holiday there may be some changes to the pay rates of some employees on the day, so check out this guide to ensure that you are paying your staff correctly.

Find out at what point you are required to pay your apprentices and tradesperson wage.