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