Long service leave is a period of paid leave for employees who have been working for the same business for a long period of time

·         Generally governed by state and territory laws

·         Can generally be taken after 10 years continuous service

·         Is generally paid at the employees’ ordinary rate of pay

·         Generally can’t be ‘cashed’ out

·         Is paid out to eligible employees upon termination of employment (minus any amount already taken) and

·         May apply to casual employees

For further information on Long service leave visit www.fairwork.gov.au

A notice period is the amount of notice an employer must give an employee if they plan to terminate the employee’s employment.

Not more than 1 year                                                     1 week

More than 1 year, but not more than 3 years      2 weeks

More than 3 years, but not more than 5 years    3 weeks

More than 5 years                                                           4 weeks

If the employee is over 45 years of age and has completed a minimum of 2 years continuous service with the employer they’re entitled to an extra week of notice

For more information regarding Fairwork Australia Regulations contact the team at office@accountablerecruitment.com.au

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