Pay 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.
Who must comply
Queensland employers (non-portable industries).
What triggers it
Employees reaching qualifying service.
When due
On entitlement; pro-rata payment on termination.
Evidence required
Service records, payroll, LSL register.
Max penalty
Civil penalties under IR Act + underpayment recovery
Summary
Chapter 2 Part 3 Division 9 of the Industrial Relations Act 2016 (Qld) entitles QLD employees to 8.6667 weeks LSL after 10 years' continuous service. Pro-rata payment on termination after 7 years (where termination is due to illness, incapacity, death, or unfair dismissal).
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Source: https://www.qld.gov.au/jobs/long-service-leave. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.