Long Service Leave Policy
This Long Service Leave Policy can be used to notify your employees of their potential eligibility to take long service leave and help them feel recognised and supported in the workplace if they are a long-term employee. This Policy also clarifies any notification requirements that are in place for employees who wish to take this leave.
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Last updated December 20, 2024
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Suitable for Australia
Written by
Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
Reviewed by
Damin Murdock
Document Overview
This Long Service Leave Policy can be used to clarify where the entitlement to Long Service Leave is derived from, to assist your employees better understand their leave entitlements. It also ensures that employees who are thinking of taking long service leave are aware of their obligation to notify their manager as soon as possible.
The Legal Risk Score of a Long Service Leave Policy Template
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- It can be changed easily.
- The minimum long service leave periods are easy to access and calculate.
- The enforcement of the policy through potential disciplinary actions, including termination, for breaches may create a sense of rigidity and deter employees from freely discussing or negotiating terms related to their long service leave.
Long Service Leave Policy Checklist
Complete your free Long Service Leave Policy with our checklist
Keep the Document Readily Available
Employees and managers should have the document handy as an easy reference for their obligations.
Consult with Management
Engage in a discussion with management or the designated contact person to clarify any uncertainties and ensure alignment with the business needs as mentioned in the document.
Implement a Monitoring System
Set up a system to monitor compliance with the long service leave policy, including tracking leave periods and ensuring that breaches are managed according to the outlined disciplinary actions.
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