Free Long Service Leave Calculator VIC (Victoria)
This long service leave calculator VIC applies the Long Service Leave Act 2018 (Vic) 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 VIC: the rules
1/60th of your total continuous employment (0.8667 weeks a year), which you can take after 7 years: 6.07 weeks at 7 years, 8.67 at 10 and 13 at 15. After 7 years it is paid out whenever employment ends, for any reason.
VIC 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 | 6.07 wks | 6.07 wks | 6.07 wks | $10,920 |
| 8 years | 6.93 wks | 6.93 wks | 6.93 wks | $12,480 |
| 10 years | 8.67 wks | 8.67 wks | 8.67 wks | $15,600 |
| 12 years | 10.4 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 VIC
| Situation | Weeks paid |
|---|---|
| Resigning | 6.93 |
| 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 | 6.93 |
How long service leave is paid in VIC
Paid at your ordinary pay on the day leave starts. If your hours changed in the last 2 years or you have no fixed hours, your hours are averaged over 52 weeks, 5 years or your whole employment, whichever is highest.
- Leave can be taken from 1 day at a time.
- Leave can be taken before 7 years by agreement.
- Casual and seasonal employees are covered.
Other states
- Long service leave NSW
- Long service leave QLD
- 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 VIC work out my leave?
It applies the Long Service Leave Act 2018 (Vic): 1/60th of your total continuous employment (0.8667 weeks a year), which you can take after 7 years: 6.07 weeks at 7 years, 8.67 at 10 and 13 at 15. After 7 years it is paid out whenever employment ends, for any reason.
How much long service leave do I get after 10 years in VIC?
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 VIC?
Yes: 6.93 weeks of pro-rata leave.
How is long service leave paid in VIC?
Paid at your ordinary pay on the day leave starts. If your hours changed in the last 2 years or you have no fixed hours, your hours are averaged over 52 weeks, 5 years or your whole employment, whichever is highest.
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