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Long Service Leave

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

Notice Periods required

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

About World CP Day

World CP Day is a global innovation project to change the world for people living with cerebral palsy and their families. It is designed to gather ideas from people around the world and make the best of those ideas a reality.

The project is led by a group of non-profit cerebral palsy charities, and supported by organisations in over 30 countries. We welcome new countries and partner organisations. Find out more in this World CP Day Invitation flyer.

The Relocation Experts

Accountable Recruitment Solutions…the relocation experts!  We are working with candidates and businesses down the East Coast of Australia.  If you’re in the accounting profession and are ready for a change of scenary, contact the relocation experts.  For more information on the opportunities available contact office@accountablerecruitment.com.au