The Victorian Portable Long Service Scheme commenced on 1 July 2019, with many employers are still uncertain about whether the Scheme covers their organisation.
Employees in the community services sector, contract cleaning industry and security industry will now accumulate long service benefits, regardless of whether they move from employer to employer within that industry.
Employers covered by the Scheme are required to register with the Long Service Benefits Authority and pay a levy.
Registrations must have been lodged by 30 September 2019.
Failure to register and pay the levy attracts heavy penalties of up to $19,826.40 per day.
