long service leave started in australia in the 1860s.
long service leave started in australia in the 1860s.
when did long service leave start in australia?
in the 1860s
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long service leave is a benefit peculiar to australia and new zealand (and possibly some public servants in india) and relates to their colonial heritage. there is a similar system of sabbatical leaves also in finland. long service leave developed from the concept of furlough, which stems from the dutch word "verlof" (meaning "leave") and its usage originates in leave granted from military service.









































long service leave was introduced in australia in the 1860s. the idea was to allow civil servants the opportunity to sail home to england after 10 years' service in 'the colonies'.
long service leave
portable long service leave









































long service leave is type of leave unique to australia and new zealand, typically awarded to a staff member after completing a considerable tenure with a single company. however, within a limited number of industries, or within the public sector it is possible to transfer long service leave entitlements from one employer to another.









































section::::industry-specific portable long-service leave.









































industry-specific portable long-service leave allows workers to transfer their accrued long service leave entitlements from employer to employer within an industry. 









































portable long service leave is legislated and available for workers in certain industries including:
portable long service leave