Description: A short description of the legislation.

The Australian Capital Territory Long Service Leave Act of 1976 establishes provisions for long service leave entitlements to employees within the territory. It outlines the criteria for eligibility, accrual rates, and conditions for taking leave. The Act aims to ensure that employees who have rendered long and continuous service to their employers receive appropriate remuneration and time off for rest and recreation. Additionally, it addresses matters such as the calculation of leave entitlements upon termination of employment and provides mechanisms for resolving disputes related to long service leave.

Application to Australian agriculture: Where the legislation is applicable.

The Australian Capital Territory Long Service Leave Act of 1976 impacts agriculture by providing long service leave entitlements to eligible agricultural workers. It ensures that employees who have dedicated substantial time to the agricultural sector receive paid leave, contributing to their well-being and retention within the industry.

Compliance information: Often the evidence of compliance against a piece of legislation is that there is not a breach of the Act. Where appropriate, the developers of this database have listed evidence which could be used to show compliance if a breach was to be found. Many Best Management Practice (BMP) schemes and other certifications in Australian agriculture include this evidence for accreditation.

Source documents: Links to the legislation documents.

• https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/DownloadFile/a/1976-27/current/PDF/1976-27.PDF