Pay long service leave under the LSL Act 2018 (Vic)
VIC employees accrue LSL after 7 years continuous service — paid on entitlement or termination.
Who must comply
Victorian employers (non-portable industries).
What triggers it
Employees reaching qualifying service.
When due
On entitlement; payment on termination per accrued balance.
Evidence required
Service records, payroll, LSL register.
Max penalty
Civil penalties + underpayment recovery
Summary
The Long Service Leave Act 2018 (Vic) entitles VIC employees to LSL after 7 years' continuous service (subject to some industry portable LSL schemes). Pro-rata payment on termination after 7 years for any reason.
Enforced by
Source legislation
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Related obligations
- VICRegister for VIC portable LSL (construction)Construction industry employers in VIC must register with CoINVEST and pay quarterly LSL levies.
- NSWPay 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.
- 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.
- VICNotify VIC WorkSafe of notifiable WHS incidentsDeath, serious injury, illness or dangerous incident must be notified to WorkSafe immediately.
- VICPCBU primary duty of care (Victoria OHS Act s 21)Victorian employers must so far as reasonably practicable provide and maintain a safe working environment.
- VICMaintain VBA registration as builder / draftsperson / surveyorVIC building practitioners must hold current registration + appropriate insurance.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with long service leave under the LSL Act 2018 (Vic)?
- Victorian employers (non-portable industries).
- What triggers long service leave under the LSL Act 2018 (Vic)?
- Employees reaching qualifying service.
- When is long service leave under the LSL Act 2018 (Vic) due?
- On entitlement; payment on termination per accrued balance.
- What is the maximum penalty for long service leave under the LSL Act 2018 (Vic)?
- Civil penalties + underpayment recovery
- What evidence is required for long service leave under the LSL Act 2018 (Vic)?
- Service records, payroll, LSL register.
Source: https://business.vic.gov.au/business-information/staff-and-hr/employee-entitlements/long-service-leave. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.