In scope employer eligibility scenario
A fictional scenario developed to give an example for how the Community Services Industry portable long service leave scheme applies to different employers across the industry.
Disability support provider with allied health on payroll
Scenario
CommunityAbility Supports Ltd is a registered disability support provider. Its primary services include:
- daily living supports
- community access
- supported independent living.
The organisation employs:
- disability support workers
- team leaders
- an in-house occupational therapist and speech pathologist.
All workers are directly employed and paid through payroll.
Assessment
The predominant purpose of the organisation is disability support services, which are in scope. Allied health professionals are employed to support delivery of those services.
Outcome
- The business must register
- All employees, including allied health professionals, are covered
- Levy applies to all eligible wages
What evidence would we look for?
- Organisational purpose and constitution
- Funding and service agreements
- Workforce composition showing majority disability support roles
- Employment contracts confirming allied health staff are employees
- Position descriptions showing allied health roles support service delivery
Long Service Leave Act 1955
Mentioned where relevant.
Any long service leave accrued by employees before the portable scheme commencement, or during periods of employment outside the scheme, remains covered under the Long Service Leave Act 1955.
All organisations and examples in these scenarios are fictional and provided for illustration only.
The guidance is based on the specific context provided. If your circumstances differ from the situations described, you can contact the Long Service Corporation for support in determining your eligibility.
