Partial coverage 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.
Aged care provider with in-home care program
Scenario
SilverYears Ltd primarily delivers residential aged care services (out of scope).
It also operates a small in-home community care program employing 12 workers, delivering services aligned with community care activities.
Assessment
Only workers engaged in the in-home care program are connected to an in-scope community service.
Outcome
- Residential aged care workforce is not covered
- In-home community care workers are covered
- Levy applies only to in-scope wages
What evidence would we look for?
- Organisational structure and service streams
- Cost centres or funding separation
- Client service models distinguishing residential vs in-home care
- Position descriptions for in-home care workers
- Payroll mapping to in-scope activities
Long Service Leave Act 1955
Mentioned selectively.
Residential aged care employees continue to accrue long service leave 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.
