QLeave Increases Weekly Claim Cap for Reimbursements And Long Service Leave

From 1 July 2023, there has been an increase in the maximum pay rate to $2,116 per week for all claims from workers and employers in the building and construction industry. The new capped rate will apply to all claims made during the period from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.

The capped weekly rate for claims was implemented on 1 January 2009, to ensure the future of the portable long service leave scheme. Each year, the capped rate is reviewed to ensure it is appropriate and aligned with the current rates in the industry.

Workers are eligible to claim long service leave once they have accumulated a minimum of 2,200 service credits with QLeave, which is an equivalent to 10 years of industry experience. Workers may be eligible to claim after 7 years if they permanently stop working in the industry and have recorded at least 1,155 service credits.

Employers can claim reimbursement from QLeave for a portion or the full long service payment made to a worker who has been employed with them for 10 years or more, up to the capped amount.

Following are the links for user guides and information on claiming reimbursement or long service leave from QLeave: 

• Employers – steps to claim reimbursement online 
• Employers – claim back long service leave payments 
• Workers – steps to online claim
• Workers – help accessing online services

If you need any further information, contact QLeave at 1300 753 283.