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).
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Source: https://nsw.gov.au/long-service-leave. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.