Contract cleaning industry portable long service leave scheme

Learn what the portable long service leave scheme means for workers, contractors and employers in the contract cleaning industry.

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About the contract cleaning portable long service leave scheme

The contract cleaning industry portable long service leave scheme enables eligible cleaning workers in NSW access long service leave based on their service to the industry, rather than with a single employer.

The scheme is administered by the Long Service Corporation (LSC) and is funded through a levy paid by registered contract cleaning employers.

It recognises that workers in the cleaning industry often move between employers and contracts, making it difficult to qualify for long service leave under traditional arrangements.

Workers may become entitled to 8.67 weeks of paid long service leave after 10 years of recognised service in the contract cleaning industry.

Employers covered by the scheme must register with LSC, lodge quarterly service returns, and pay levy contributions for eligible workers.

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How the scheme works

Long Service Corporation administers a portable long service leave scheme for workers in the contract cleaning industry. Learn more about worker eligibility and the types of work covered under the scheme.

How the scheme is funded

Long Service Corporation collects levy contributions from employers. We use this money to pay long service leave to workers when they're eligible. Learn more about how the scheme is funded.

Commonwealth places

Workers who perform contract cleaning work at a Commonwealth controlled place may not be eligible to record that service. Learn more about what is considered a Commonwealth place.

Appeals

Learn which decisions employers can appeal, how to make an appeal, and the form you will need if you disagree with a decision made by Long Service Corporation. 

Workers

Use the Worker Portal to update your personal details, view your service and check your annual statement.

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The basics
Managing your long service
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Employers

Use the Employer Portal to register a worker, lodge a return and record service for your worker.

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The basics
Managing employer obligations
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Contractors

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Information for contractors

If you’re a contractor who performs cleaning work, you can register for the scheme as a worker. Learn about your obligations under the scheme.

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Learn about the contract cleaning portable long service leave scheme for workers, employers and contractors in the contract cleaning industry in NSW.

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About the contract cleaning portable long service leave scheme

About the contract cleaning portable long service leave scheme

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Information about the contract cleaning industry portable long service scheme in NSW, as administered by the Long Service Corporation.

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Are you a cleaner or do you employ cleaners in the contract cleaning industry? Workers in this industry are entitled to long service benefits after working for 10 years, even if they've worked for more than one employer or as a contractor. The Long Service Corporation looks after the portable long service scheme in NSW.

It's important to register with LSC so your eligible service in the industry can be recorded.

Once you're eligible for long service, you can take up to 2 months paid leave, either through your employer or LSC. Employers registered with us, may be able to claim back some or all of the long service benefits they pay to their workers.

Our team can help you understand more about portable long service and what you need to do, and our online portals make it easier than ever before for you to register with us and keep up to date. Visit our website to find out more.

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