SA 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 South Australia under State LSL Acts.

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Full-time38 hrs/weekPart-timePro-rataMost askedCasual25% loadingShift worker5-week rule

Hours per weekStandard FT week is 38 hours.

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Not yet eligible, SA requires 7 years for pro-rata.

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Component	Formula	Value
State	-	SA
Trigger	-	10 years
Pro-rata from	-	7 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 SA.

How much long service leave do I get in SA?

13 weeks after 10 years of continuous service with the same employer, under the Long Service Leave Act 1987 (SA). Pro-rata payout becomes available after 7 years on termination. Calculate your SA LSL →

When does SA long service leave become payable on termination?

Pro-rata payout is available after 7 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 1987. Resignation typically triggers payout once the 7-year mark is reached.

What's the SA pro-rata LSL formula?

SA grants 13 weeks at 10 years, which works out to 1.3 weeks per year of service. So 7 years of service equals 9.10 weeks pro-rata. SA has one of the higher LSL entitlements in Australia.

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.