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Long Service Leave for Casuals
I am a long-term casual employee. Can casuals access long service leave?
The short answer is yes! As long as you have reached 10 years of continuous service with no significant gaps, you are entitled to take long service leave. You may also have a pro-rata entitlement if your employment ends, provided you have at least five years of continuous service.
It can be complicated to work out casual long service leave entitlements, particularly if there have been breaks in your employment. If you are a long-term casual employee and are unsure of your long service leave entitlements, I would encourage you to contact us for advice specific to your circumstances.