The scheme commenced on 1 July 2019 and eligible businesses must register before 30 September 2019.

The scheme will enable eligible workers to accumulate paid long service leave entitlements for long service within a sector, irrespective of how many employers they have worked for.

It will be funded by levy payments on eligible wages that are pooled into a central fund that pays long service entitlements to workers. The levy rates have been set as follows:

• 1.65% for community services
• 1.80% for contract cleaning
• 1.80% for security

The Scheme is administered by the Portable Long Service Authority which is headquartered in Bendigo.

The Authority is running a series of information sessions across the over the next six months. You can register for these sessions on the Authority’s website.

If you have questions about the scheme, or if you are not sure if you are required to register as an employer you can contact the Authority by phone 1800 517 158 or via e-mail enquiries@plsa.vic.gov.au.

If you require further information please call the Victorian Chamber Workplace Relations Advice Line on 03 8662 5222.