LONG SERVICE LEAVE (LSL) - STATE
COMMONWEALTH EMPLOYEES such as Public Service, Telstra and Aus Post are covered by the Commonwealth Long Service Act.
NON COMMONWEALTH EMPLOYEES are covered by the Long Service Act in the state where they are employed. Each State in Australia has its own LSL Act.
In all states there is a minimum qualifying period before the entitlement arises.
This is a short summary only:
State Min Service Amount of LSL NSW 10 years 2.0 months VIC 10 years 2.0 months QLD 10 years 2.0 months SA 10 years 13 weeks NT 10 years 13 weeks WA 10 years 2.0 months TAS 15 years 13 weeks 10 years 2.0 months ACT 7 years 1.4 months CTH 10 years 13 weeksNotes:
1. Various rules apply if you are made redundant - the qualifying period is shorter in some states.
Pro rata payment may apply.
2. Dismissal may affect the LSL payout
3. The rules vary from state to state
4. LSL is usually counted in calendar days - not work days.
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