Portable Long Service Leave
New State legislation in the ACT, Queensland and Victoria, provides for payments to a central authority for Long Service Leave entitlements, which is transportable between employers for workers in the NDIS/Disability sector.
Note: Other states also have same legislation for cleaning and construction
Portable Long Service Leave (PLSL) in Australia is a unique form of employment entitlement that provides certain workers with the ability to accrue long service leave benefits that are not tied to a specific employer or job.
It is designed to offer long-term workers in specific industries with the opportunity to take an extended period of paid leave for their continuous service.
It’s important to note that the specific rules, eligibility criteria, and industry coverage can vary across different states and territories in Australia. Therefore, it is advisable to consult the relevant legislation and authority in your specific jurisdiction for accurate and up-to-date information regarding portable long-service leave.
As at June 2023, only Victoria, Queensland and the ACT have provisions for community services which includes workers in the NDIS sector.
Risk of Non Payment to fund
The risk of non payment to the fund, is the liability of what should have been remitted, should you have been registered and paying installments, backdated to the start of employment up to the start of the legislation. You have been warned
Benefits to employers
- A major benefit for employers registered with the Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme is attracting and retaining staff in an ever-tightening labour market.
- Workers are drawn to employers who exhibit care for staff well-being and their financial future.
- Being registered with an Authority is seen by workers as an act of good will.
- Registered employers develop a reputation among casual and contract workers as an employer of choice.
- The cost of losing staff is an issue for all employers, considering the amount of time and money invested in training.
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