Pay long service leave under the LSL Act 1955 (NSW)
NSW employees accrue 2 months LSL after 10 years' continuous service, payable on resignation after 5 years.
Who must comply
NSW employers.
What triggers it
Employees reaching qualifying service.
When due
On entitlement; payment of accrued LSL on termination.
Evidence required
Service records, payroll calculations, LSL register.
Max penalty
Civil penalties under the LSL Act + underpayment recovery
Summary
The Long Service Leave Act 1955 (NSW) entitles workers to 2 months (8.667 weeks) paid LSL after 10 years' continuous service with one employer, with pro-rata payment on termination after 5 years. Specific industries have portable LSL schemes (building, contract cleaning, etc).
Enforced by
Source legislation
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Related obligations
- NSWComply with Workplace Surveillance Act 2005 (NSW)NSW employers conducting workplace surveillance must give notice + meet specific conditions.
- VICPay long service leave under the LSL Act 2018 (Vic)VIC employees accrue LSL after 7 years continuous service — paid on entitlement or termination.
- QLDPay long service leave under the IR Act 2016 (Qld)QLD employees accrue 8.6667 weeks LSL after 10 years' continuous service; pro-rata after 7 years.
- NSWPCBU primary duty of care (NSW WHS Act s 19)NSW PCBUs must so far as reasonably practicable ensure the health and safety of workers and others.
- NSWNSW mining safety obligations (Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Act 2013)NSW mine operators face mine-specific WHS obligations + Resources Regulator oversight.
- NSWNotify SafeWork NSW of notifiable WHS incidentsDeath, serious injury, illness, dangerous incident — notify SafeWork NSW immediately.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with long service leave under the LSL Act 1955 (NSW)?
- NSW employers.
- What triggers long service leave under the LSL Act 1955 (NSW)?
- Employees reaching qualifying service.
- When is long service leave under the LSL Act 1955 (NSW) due?
- On entitlement; payment of accrued LSL on termination.
- What is the maximum penalty for long service leave under the LSL Act 1955 (NSW)?
- Civil penalties under the LSL Act + underpayment recovery
- What evidence is required for long service leave under the LSL Act 1955 (NSW)?
- Service records, payroll calculations, LSL register.
Source: https://nsw.gov.au/long-service-leave. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.