Free Long Service Leave Calculator WA (Western Australia)
This long service leave calculator WA applies the Long Service Leave Act 1958 (WA) 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 WA: the rules
8.67 weeks after 10 years, then 4.33 weeks for each further 5 years. Between 7 and 10 years, pro-rata is paid however employment ends (including resignation) except dismissal for serious misconduct.
WA 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 | 6.07 wks | 6.07 wks | $10,920 |
| 8 years | 0 wks | 6.93 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 WA
| 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 | 0 |
How long service leave is paid in WA
Paid at your normal weekly hours times your ordinary rate, without shift, overtime or penalty pay. Variable hours are averaged over the accrual period. Casual loading is included.
- Dismissal for serious misconduct after 10 years pays only the last fully accrued block you haven't taken.
- Leave can be cashed out by agreement once it has accrued.
- Construction workers use MyLeave.
Other states
- Long service leave NSW
- Long service leave VIC
- Long service leave QLD
- 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 WA work out my leave?
It applies the Long Service Leave Act 1958 (WA): 8.67 weeks after 10 years, then 4.33 weeks for each further 5 years. Between 7 and 10 years, pro-rata is paid however employment ends (including resignation) except dismissal for serious misconduct.
How much long service leave do I get after 10 years in WA?
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 WA?
Yes: 6.93 weeks of pro-rata leave.
How is long service leave paid in WA?
Paid at your normal weekly hours times your ordinary rate, without shift, overtime or penalty pay. Variable hours are averaged over the accrual period. Casual loading is included.
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