What Is Long-Service Leave?

Long service leave refers to a period of paid leave earned by working for a certain period of time. This becomes an additional reward instituted by the government for employees working for employers for long periods.

Typically long service leave applies to employees working for the same employer for a lengthy period of time. But there is a “portable long service leave scheme” which applies to specific industries and allows employees to bring the long service leave with them from job to job.

Over the years the minimum length of time required by the government for employees to work for their employer has been brought down and there have been changes to the increments of leave that can be taken (i.e smaller increments being allowed)

Long service leave can be calculated through your state government website where you will be prompted to provide your information.

Note:

Long service leave laws change from state to state. So please look at specific laws and requirements for your state by viewing the state website.