How Does MyLeave Work?
In Western Australia, to be entitled to a long service leave benefit you normally need to accrue a minimum of 7 years service with a single employer. However, if you work on-site in the construction industry, you may find yourself working with many employers over the same period. That’s why portable long service leave has been established by Government exclusively for construction industry workers.
MyLeave allows you to carry your long service leave benefits from employer to employer and state to state. So, it doesn’t matter how many employers you’ve worked for, you can still enjoy the long service leave benefits you’re entitled to. All you need to do is register.
Every three months employers report to MyLeave the number of days each worker has worked for them in the construction industry and pay a levy to MyLeave based on a percentage of the employees’ ordinary pay.
MyLeave keeps a record of the days in the construction industry and the ordinary pay for each employee registered with MyLeave.
In WA, for every 220 days accrued, this equates to 1 year of service, meaning 1,540 days are required to reach the pro-rata entitlement.
The number of days required in other states and territories varies, so depending on where you have accrued service, those jurisdictions may have different accrual rates and 1,540 combined service days may not necessarily result in an entitlement if claimed via MyLeave.
For further information, take a look at our Worker FAQ Page.
Worker Benefits
Show moreMyLeave provides a significant benefit to workers in the form of a portable long service leave. As long as workers remain within the construction industry their long service leave entitlements continue to accrue.
An additional benefit relates specifically to apprentices. Apprentices receive service days for their apprenticeship period without cost to employers. This benefit supports and encourages the apprenticeship scheme within the construction industry.
Portable long service leave with MyLeave is free for workers with costs being met by employers by payment of a levy, and the financial returns from funds that are invested.
Workers are entitled to 8 2/3 weeks leave after 10 years of service, with a pro rata entitlement available after 7 years of service. If a worker ceases employment with an employer before 7 years is served, then the worker is not entitled to any accrued long service leave.
To be eligible to be registered with MyLeave a worker must satisfy two criteria. The worker must be:
- employed in classification of work referred to in a prescribed award relating to the construction industry, and
- be working on-site in the construction industry.
Have a look at our full list of Prescribed Awards for further information.
The definition of construction industry can be found on our Definitions page.
Benefits of Registering:
- Move from employer to employer, even interstate, without losing your long service leave accruals
- Receive up to 8 2/3 weeks fully-paid long service leave after 10 years of service
- Pro-rata leave available after 7 years of service
- Your leave is managed and paid by the Construction Industry Long Service Leave Scheme
- Benefit is only available to eligible construction industry workers who work on-site
How to Claim your Leave
Show moreTo claim, just complete and submit the Application for Payment of Long Service Leave Form (opens new window tab) to MyLeave by email.
The form is in two parts. You should complete Part 1, and your employer should complete Part 2. It can also be found in Publications and Forms.
MyLeave pays you at your ordinary rate of pay averaged over your last 220 days of service in the construction industry. If you are entitled to paid leave, your ordinary rate of pay is the amount due to you for paid leave (excluding leave loading), or if you are not entitled to paid leave, the ordinary rate of pay is the rate of pay payable for ordinary hours.
Please note: It is your responsibility to ensure your employer lodges your claim with us. Delays as a result of your employer not submitting your claim in a timely manner will put you at the back of the processing line.
Please note: We endeavor to process and pay claims within 2-3 weeks of receipt; this timeframe increases to 5-6 weeks in peak times like in the lead up to Christmas and Easter.
Missing or Incorrect Service?
Show moreIf you have missing or incorrect service recorded against your account, there are two avenues you can take.
The first is to speak with your employer about your concerns and see if they can assist in having them rectified.
If you are not able to, or do not want to contact your employer, or if you believe that the response provided is not adequate, fill a days of service query form and we can look into this for you.
Registering with MyLeave
Show moreTo register, just complete and submit an Employee Registration Application Form (opens new window tab) to MyLeave.
Once your application is approved, you will be sent a letter containing your registration card and number and a password to access your service details using MyLeave’s web site.
MyLeave Workers Portal
Show morePlease use your MyLeave Portal for all your MyLeave requirements.
MyLeave Worker's FAQ
Show moreSupervisors FAQ
Show moreWorkers performing the role of “Supervisor” are only eligible if they are principally employed to perform work that aligns with those of a Foreman under clause 5.1 of the Foreman (Building Trades) Award 1991 or perform work within Schedule A of the Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020.
Eligibility is assessed on the substantial duties of the Worker aligning with a classification of work under a Prescribed Award, not the Workers job title.
Supervisors whose time is predominantly spent on-site overseeing construction work and who's duties align to that of a Foreman would usually be eligible for MyLeave.
Supervisors whose time is predominantly spent off-site and who's duties more align to that of a Manager or Project Manager would not usually be eligible for MyLeave.
Please read our Supervisor FAQ's page for further information.
Apprentices
Show moreYears of apprenticeship can also count towards your long service leave.
For more information go to the MyLeave Apprentices Page
Interstate Service
Show moreFollowing an agreement between similar long service leave Schemes operating in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory; workers can have their interstate service recognised when qualifying for long service leave in Western Australia.
For more information go to the MyLeave Interstate Services Page
Definitions
Show moreDefinitions of Employer, Construction Industry, Reportable Service of Days and Interstate Work can be found on the Definitions page.
