Portable Long Service Leave is a system that allows workers in certain industries, such as construction and cleaning, to accrue long service leave entitlements even if they change employers. Across the jurisdictions, Australia has nine different schemes, including LeavePlus, QLeave and MyLeave to name a few. All schemes vary according to the relevant State or Territory and industry.

With discussions of wage theft common in the media and for Australian employers, we are seeing more employers receive queries from current and past employees who are keen to ensure they are receiving what they are entitled to when it comes to their long service leave entitlements. Given the nature of the schemes, these individual queries are commonly received by the relevant regulatory body which in turn trigger a more widespread review or notice to produce information for the employer. It is more imperative than ever that employers ensure all aspects of their employees' entitlements are being calculated and disclosed correctly, especially those not directly paid from the employer to the employee.

TLS Australia can assist employers with all aspects of Portable Long Service Leave, from early-stage advice on classifications and calculations, preparing and lodging returns, right through to assisting with unexpected notices to produce information.

In our experience, information obtained from payroll systems often requires further analysis to ensure the correct calculation is being conducted for the relevant Portable Long Service Leave scheme. We can assist you to review the data and ensure the correct calculations are being performed as well as manage the timely provision of information to regulatory bodies in the event of a review.

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