NSW Long service leave.

Calculate long service leave entitlement under your state Act. Covers all 8 states & territories with state-specific triggers, accrual rates and pro-rata rules. Pre-configured for New South Wales under State LSL Acts.

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Not yet eligible, NSW requires 5 years for pro-rata.

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Component	Formula	Value
State	-	NSW
Trigger	-	10 years
Pro-rata from	-	5 years
Years of service	(2026-05-10 − 2025-05-10)	1.00 yrs
LSL weeks	state formula	0.00 wks
Hours of LSL	0.00 × 38h	0 hrs
LSL value	0 × $35.00	$0.00

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Q & A

Long service leave questions for NSW.

How much long service leave do I get in NSW?

8.67 weeks after 10 years of continuous service with the same employer, under the Long Service Leave Act 1955 (NSW). Pro-rata payout becomes available after 5 years on termination. Calculate your NSW LSL →

When does NSW long service leave become payable on termination?

Pro-rata payout is available after 5 years of continuous service in most circumstances. Earlier pro-rata may apply on death, illness, retrenchment or harassment-related termination, depending on the specific provisions of the Long Service Leave Act 1955. Resignation typically triggers payout once the 5-year mark is reached.

What's the NSW pro-rata LSL formula?

NSW grants 8.67 weeks at the 10-year trigger, which works out to ~0.867 weeks per year of service. After 5 years on termination you'd be entitled to roughly 6.07 weeks pro-rata.

Who is entitled to long service leave?

Almost every Australian employee with sufficient continuous service. Rules vary by state, typically 10 years for full entitlement, with pro-rata available earlier on termination.

Do casuals get long service leave?

In most states yes, if their service has been "regular and systematic." Casuals working consistent hours over the qualifying period have the same LSL entitlement as permanent employees.

Can long service leave be cashed out?

No. Unlike annual leave, LSL cannot be cashed out while employed. It must either be taken as leave or paid out on termination.