Long Service Leave Masterclass

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On completion of this course, the learner will have a comprehensive knowledge of Long Service Leave legislation across all States and Territories.

This course is suitable for individuals who have had several years’ experience in the payroll profession and want to learn about or update their knowledge about all rules and legislation relating to Long Service Leave in the 8 States and Territories.

Delivered in a virtual environment, this course allows for interaction with our experienced trainers, and contains numerous practice activities, example situations and interactive whiteboard demonstrations.

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At the end of this course, learners will:

    • Understand where the entitlement to long service leave can come from, including long service leave in pre-modern awards, portable long service leave schemes and the 8 different state and territory long service leave Acts
    • Have up to date knowledge of the 8 State and Territory Long Service Leave acts, including:
      • Understanding the entitlement to long service leave including pro-rata entitlement on termination
      • Understand the meaning of 'continuous service', how it is applied
      • Be able to calculate the rate of payment for employees taking long service leave and when paid out on termination
      • Understand the different State and Territory rules in regards to cashing out long service leave
      • Determine the difference treatment of public holidays that fall during a period of long service leave
      • Understand the specific record-keeping obligations for each State and Territory in regards to long service leave
      • Within what timeframe to make a payment of long service leave on termination
    • Understand how overseas service might impact an entitlement to long service leave

Please see our terms and conditions here before booking.