Long service leave · Victoria

Long service leave in Victoria

Work out how much long service leave you've built up in Victoria under the Long Service Leave Act 2018, when you can take it, and whether it's paid out if you leave.

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How this is worked out

Rules in every state and territory

Where	Full entitlement	Can take from	Paid out on leaving

Casual and part-time employees can be entitled too, if their employment was continuous. Some industries have portable schemes or award rules instead, such as building and construction, and public sector employees are usually covered by their own agreements.
Leave is paid at your ordinary pay, without overtime. If your hours or pay have varied, an average over several years may apply, so check with your employer or the state regulator.
Whether a reason for leaving qualifies (such as a "pressing necessity") depends on the facts. If you're unsure, ask your state's long service leave regulator.

Long service leave rules in Victoria

Long service leave in Victoria is set by the Long Service Leave Act 2018. Most employees covered by it, including part-time and many casual employees with continuous service, build it up.

Leave builds up at 1/60th of your continuous employment, about 6.07 weeks after 7 years.
You can take leave from 7 years, and it is paid out when employment ends for any reason after 7 years. Before 7 years, nothing is payable.

How much leave at each length of service

Full-time employee on $1,650 a week ordinary pay. "Paid out" assumes you leave at that point; redundancy is treated as your employer ending your employment for a reason other than misconduct.

Continuous service	Leave accrued	Worth at $1,650/week	Can take it?	Paid out if you resign?	Paid out if made redundant?
3 years	2.61 weeks	$4,305	No	No	No
5 years	4.35 weeks	$7,175	No	No	No
7 years	6.09 weeks	$10,044	Yes	Yes	Yes
10 years	8.70 weeks	$14,349	Yes	Yes	Yes
12 years	10.44 weeks	$17,219	Yes	Yes	Yes
15 years	13.04 weeks	$21,524	Yes	Yes	Yes
20 years	17.39 weeks	$28,698	Yes	Yes	Yes

Long service leave elsewhere: NSW · QLD · WA · SA · Tasmania · ACT · NT. Some industries, such as construction, cleaning and community services, have portable long service schemes with different rules.

Common questions

How much long service leave do I get in Victoria?

6.07 weeks after 7 years. It builds up at about 0.87 weeks for each year of continuous service with the same employer.

When can I take long service leave in Victoria?

Once you've completed 7 years of continuous service, when you'll have about 6.09 weeks. Your employer has to agree on when you take it, or give you notice of when it's to be taken.

Is long service leave paid out if I resign in Victoria?

Yes, once you've completed 7 years of continuous service, whatever the reason you leave. Before that, nothing is paid out.

How is long service leave paid in Victoria?

At your ordinary pay rate for your ordinary hours when you take the leave, usually without overtime or penalty rates. If your hours have changed, some states average them over a period.

Does long service leave count for part-time and casual employees?

Generally yes, if your employment has been continuous. Part-time employees get the same number of weeks, paid at their ordinary part-time hours. Check the details for your situation with your state's long service leave regulator.

Source: Long Service Leave Act 2018 (Victoria). General information, not legal advice.