We are running another workshop on the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020 on Wednesday 19 November. This follows the booked-out workshop in July and the webinar for regional members on Thursday 9 October.

Although the workshop is free for members and their staff, prior registration no later than Friday 14 November is essential. Places are limited.

To register, please send an email to office@mpawa.asn.au with the names of everyone in your business who will be attending.

• Date: Wednesday 19 November 2025
• Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Location: Level 3, 353 Shepperton Road, East Victoria Park
• Cost: Free
• Who can attend: Members and their staff
• RSVP: office@mpawa.asn.au by Friday 14 November
• Main topics:
  • Interaction between modern awards and the National Employment Standards
  • Types of work covered by plumbing and fire sprinkler fitting services
  • Employers and employee types covered (including daily and weekly hire), casual employees and recent changes under the Fair Work Act 2009
  • Flexibility under modern awards
  • Ordinary hours of work, rostered days off and overtime
  • Penalty rates
  • Paid and unpaid breaks
  • Overview of types of allowances and the standard rate of pay
  • Travel time
  • Consultation about major changes to rosters or hours of work
  • The right to disconnect
  • Termination of employment and redundancy pay
  • What happens if I breach a modern award?
• Presenter: Desiree Dyer, Legal Director, HR Legal & Training

Due to the limited places and high demand, please register as soon as possible.