Did you know we spend about 80 per cent of our lives working? Under the Long Service Leave Act 1955, once an employee reaches 10 years of continuous service with an employer, they become eligible for Long Service Leave. This time can then be taken by the employee for an extended break or in some cases can opt to receive a … Read More
Long Service: What Building and Construction Industry Employers Must Know
Traditionally designed to reward employees who stayed with the one employer for a period of service, long service leave in this form has quickly became inaccessible to most Australian workers. For workers in the building and construction industry, the thought of long service leave seems only a distant dream. Whether it’s contract tenures or simply site availability, long service for … Read More