Free Long Service Leave Calculator SA (South Australia)
This long service leave calculator SA applies the Long Service Leave Act 1987 (SA) 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 SA: the rules
13 weeks after 10 years, then 1.3 weeks for each further year, which can be taken as it accrues. Pro-rata of 1.3 weeks per completed year from 7 years, unless you are dismissed for serious and wilful misconduct or leave without giving proper notice.
SA 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 | 9.1 wks | 9.1 wks | $16,380 |
| 8 years | 0 wks | 10.4 wks | 10.4 wks | $18,720 |
| 10 years | 13 wks | 13 wks | 13 wks | $23,400 |
| 12 years | 15.6 wks | 15.6 wks | 15.6 wks | $28,080 |
| 15 years | 19.5 wks | 19.5 wks | 19.5 wks | $35,100 |
| 20 years | 26 wks | 26 wks | 26 wks | $46,800 |
When employment ends at 8 years in SA
| Situation | Weeks paid |
|---|---|
| Resigning | 10.4 |
| Made redundant or let go (not for conduct or performance) | 10.4 |
| Leaving due to illness, incapacity, pressing necessity, or death | 10.4 |
| Dismissed for performance or capacity | 10.4 |
| Dismissed for serious misconduct | 0 |
How long service leave is paid in SA
Paid at your weekly rate when the leave starts, without overtime, shift premiums or penalty rates. If your hours varied in the last 3 years, your average weekly hours over 3 years are used.
- Leave can be cashed out by written agreement once accrued.
- Your employer must give 60 days' notice to direct you to take leave.
- The SA rule is the most generous in Australia: 13 weeks after 10 years.
Other states
- Long service leave NSW
- Long service leave VIC
- Long service leave QLD
- Long service leave WA
- Long service leave TAS
- Long service leave ACT
- Long service leave NT
Frequently asked questions
How does the long service leave calculator SA work out my leave?
It applies the Long Service Leave Act 1987 (SA): 13 weeks after 10 years, then 1.3 weeks for each further year, which can be taken as it accrues. Pro-rata of 1.3 weeks per completed year from 7 years, unless you are dismissed for serious and wilful misconduct or leave without giving proper notice.
How much long service leave do I get after 10 years in SA?
13 weeks, which is $23,400 on ordinary pay of $1,800 a week.
Do I get long service leave if I resign after 8 years in SA?
Yes: 10.4 weeks of pro-rata leave.
How is long service leave paid in SA?
Paid at your weekly rate when the leave starts, without overtime, shift premiums or penalty rates. If your hours varied in the last 3 years, your average weekly hours over 3 years are used.
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