Free Long Service Leave Calculator TAS (Tasmania)
This long service leave calculator TAS applies the Long Service Leave Act 1976 (Tas) 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 TAS: the rules
8.67 weeks after 10 years, then 4.33 weeks for each further 5 years. Pro-rata from 7 years if you retire, leave because of illness, incapacity or pressing necessity, or your employer ends your employment for any reason other than serious and wilful misconduct.
TAS 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 TAS
| 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 | 6.93 |
| Dismissed for serious misconduct | 0 |
How long service leave is paid in TAS
Paid at what you would reasonably have earned for your normal weekly hours, without overtime. With no fixed hours or rate, the last 12 months are averaged.
- Casuals working at least 32 hours in every 4 weeks count as continuously employed.
- Construction workers use TasBuild.
Other states
- Long service leave NSW
- Long service leave VIC
- Long service leave QLD
- Long service leave WA
- Long service leave SA
- Long service leave ACT
- Long service leave NT
Frequently asked questions
How does the long service leave calculator TAS work out my leave?
It applies the Long Service Leave Act 1976 (Tas): 8.67 weeks after 10 years, then 4.33 weeks for each further 5 years. Pro-rata from 7 years if you retire, leave because of illness, incapacity or pressing necessity, or your employer ends your employment for any reason other than serious and wilful misconduct.
How much long service leave do I get after 10 years in TAS?
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 TAS?
No. In Tasmania, 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 TAS?
Paid at what you would reasonably have earned for your normal weekly hours, without overtime. With no fixed hours or rate, the last 12 months are averaged.
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