Free Long Service Leave Calculator QLD (Queensland)
This long service leave calculator QLD applies the Industrial Relations Act 2016 (Qld) to work out the long service leave you can take now, or are owed when your job ends, in weeks, hours and dollars.
Long service leave calculator QLD: the rules
8.67 weeks after 10 years, another 4.33 weeks after 15 years, then leave accrues as you go. Pro-rata from 7 years only if you leave because of illness or pressing necessity, die, or are dismissed for a reason other than conduct, capacity or performance (or unfairly).
QLD long service leave by years of service
| Years | Can take now | Resign | Redundant | Value at $1,800/wk (redundant) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | 0 wks | 0 wks | 0 wks | $0 |
| 7 years | 0 wks | 0 wks | 6.07 wks | $10,920 |
| 8 years | 0 wks | 0 wks | 6.93 wks | $12,480 |
| 10 years | 8.67 wks | 8.67 wks | 8.67 wks | $15,600 |
| 12 years | 8.67 wks | 10.4 wks | 10.4 wks | $18,720 |
| 15 years | 13 wks | 13 wks | 13 wks | $23,400 |
| 20 years | 17.33 wks | 17.33 wks | 17.33 wks | $31,200 |
When employment ends at 8 years in QLD
| Situation | Weeks paid |
|---|---|
| Resigning | 0 |
| Made redundant or let go (not for conduct or performance) | 6.93 |
| Leaving due to illness, incapacity, pressing necessity, or death | 6.93 |
| Dismissed for performance or capacity | 0 |
| Dismissed for serious misconduct | 0 |
How long service leave is paid in QLD
Paid at your ordinary rate (the higher of the award or your actual rate), without overtime. Casuals are paid their loaded hourly rate. There is no leave loading on long service leave.
- Casual service counts from 30 March 1994.
- Cashing out needs an award or agreement term or an order of the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission.
- Construction and contract cleaning workers use QLeave.
Other states
- Long service leave NSW
- Long service leave VIC
- Long service leave WA
- Long service leave SA
- Long service leave TAS
- Long service leave ACT
- Long service leave NT
Frequently asked questions
How does the long service leave calculator QLD work out my leave?
It applies the Industrial Relations Act 2016 (Qld): 8.67 weeks after 10 years, another 4.33 weeks after 15 years, then leave accrues as you go. Pro-rata from 7 years only if you leave because of illness or pressing necessity, die, or are dismissed for a reason other than conduct, capacity or performance (or unfairly).
How much long service leave do I get after 10 years in QLD?
8.67 weeks, which is $15,600 on ordinary pay of $1,800 a week.
Do I get long service leave if I resign after 8 years in QLD?
No. In Queensland, resigning at 8 years without a qualifying reason pays no long service leave, but being made redundant pays 6.93 weeks pro-rata.
How is long service leave paid in QLD?
Paid at your ordinary rate (the higher of the award or your actual rate), without overtime. Casuals are paid their loaded hourly rate. There is no leave loading on long service leave.
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