Can I be paid my long service leave instead of taking leave? Not unless your employment has ended.

You can only receive payment for any unused long service leave if your employment ends before the leave is taken. vic.gov.au-long-service-leave

Businesses need a licence to employ someone under 15.

If you have a child who’s just secured their first job, check out the child employment licence register on our website to make sure your child is going into a licenced workplace. vic.gov.au/child-employme….

Long service leave accrues at a rate of one week for every 60 weeks of continuous service – that’s about 0.866 of a week each year.

If you’re an employer and have a question about long service leave, we’re here to help. vic.gov.au/long-service-l….

A recent Court of Appeal judgment confirms that an offence against s9(2) of the Long Service Leave Act 2018 (Vic) is a continuing offence.

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Don’t let your long service leave obligations catch you by surprise.

The Wage Inspectorate is here to help employers navigate long service leave laws with a range of information and tools. Head to our website to learn more. vic.gov.au/long-service-l….

Are you an owner driver? Victoria’s owner driver rates and costs schedules show the typical costs of running a business based on the type of vehicle you operate.

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If you have a child under 15, you must provide consent for them to be employed.

Check out the resources on our website to make sure you understand the rules before your child starts work. vic.gov.au/child-employme….

'Wage Inspectorate Victoria’s investigation has made sure over $1 million is back in the pockets of hard-working Victorians, which is where it should have been from the time it was owed.' vic.gov.au/woolworths-fin…

Did you know if you buy or take over a business, you become responsible for the long service leave entitlements of existing employees? Don’t let your obligations catch you by surprise. vic.gov.au-long-service-leave

Wage Inspectorate Victoria began investigating TK Maxx as part of a compliance blitz in December 2022.

Today, TK Maxx pleaded guilty in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court to 7 breaches of Victoria’s child employment laws at its Werribee store. vic.gov.au/tk-maxx-pleads…

There’s a few things businesses need to keep in mind when engaging owner drivers or forestry contractors.

We have information on our website translated into 8 different languages to help you understand your obligations. vic.gov.au/transport-and-…

Can I be paid my long service leave instead of taking leave? Not unless your employment has ended.
Long service leave is a longstanding Australian entitlement and breaks from work are important for your wellbeing. vic.gov.au-long-service-leave

Are your kids picking up their first casual job over the Easter holidays? Head to the Wage Inspectorate website to view the child employment licence register and make sure the business has a licence to employ kids under 15. vic.gov.au/child-employme…

Thinking of hiring casuals to help out during the Easter school holidays? Remember that different rules apply for kids under 15. vic.gov.au/child-employme…

Easter school holidays are just around the corner in Victoria. If you’re thinking of hiring some casuals to help out during this time, remember that different rules apply for those under 15. vic.gov.au/child-employme…

The Wage Inspectorate takes tip offs from concerned members of the community seriously – they’ve helped us to investigate businesses and help keep kids safe.

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Our long service leave experts have helped thousands of employers understand their long service leave obligations.

If you have a long service leave question, visit our website or call us on 1800 287 287 – we’re here to help.

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The Wage Inspectorate’s quarterly newsletter, Working Better, includes information on recent prosecutions, as well as education and compliance activities.

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There are 3 things businesses must do when engaging owner drivers or forestry contractors. They’re listed on our website, and we have a helpful team on hand if you’d prefer to talk to someone - call 1800 287 287. vic.gov.au/transport-and-…

Thank you to Migrant Workers Centre for inviting us to speak at their Solidarity Hour Series about Victoria’s child employment laws.

Today was an opportunity to educate migrant workers about how our laws help protect children in the workplace.

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