It is based on the standard 4-week NES entitlement, 2.923 hours/week accrual on 38 hours.

Long Service Leave in Western Australia

Under the Long Service Leave Act 1958 (WA):

• 8.667 weeks of paid LSL after 10 years of continuous employment
• A further 4.333 weeks for every additional 5 years
• Pro-rata from 7 years on resignation, dismissal, redundancy, or death
• Full-time, part-time, casual, and seasonal employees are covered
• LSL does not accrue during unpaid parental leave or leave without pay

Curious how this compares? See QLD’s entitlement, TAS’s rules, or VIC’s 7-year rule.

Public Holidays in Western Australia

WA’s public holiday calendar includes Western Australia Day (June) and the Queen’s Birthday observed on a different date to eastern states. Check wa.gov.au for the current list, since WA’s regional holidays can vary between metro and country areas.

FAQs

When do I qualify for LSL in WA? 

10 years for the full entitlement, with pro-rata available from 7 years. 

Do casual employees get long service leave in WA? 

Yes — full-time, part-time, casual and seasonal employees are all covered. 

How much extra LSL do I get after 15 years in WA? 

An additional 4.333 weeks on top of the initial 8.667 weeks.