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Long service leave is a longstanding entitlement for Australian employees. The Long Service Leave Act 1992 (LSL Act) sets out arrangements for long service leave in Victoria.
These questions help explain the entitlements and obligations of employees and employers under the LSL Act.
Who does the Long Service Leave Act apply to?
Are casual or seasonal employees covered by the Long Service Leave Act?
What happens if employment is terminated, or an employee resigns, before all leave is taken?
What is the entitlement to take long service leave?
Taking long service leave - when and how
Can long service leave be 'cashed out' rather than taken as a break from work?
What is meant by one employer?
Which absences from work will not break continuous employment?
Which absences from work will break continuous employment?
How is payment for long service leave calculated?
How do public holidays affect long service leave?
Can a person who is on long service leave be employed during the period of long service leave?
Can an employee claim long service leave entitlements if the company is liquidated?
Penalties for failure to keep records under the LSL Act
What happens if an employee is owed long service leave and the employer fails to pay?
Can an employer or employee be penalised for breaching the LSL Act?
Preservation of long service leave entitlements due to the impact of federal workplace laws
