All people defined as eligible employees working in the black coal mining industry for national system employers* are eligible for the long service leave scheme, including those:
*The definition of ‘employer’ in Coal LSL’s legislation refers only to a national system employer as defined in section 14 of the Fair Work Act 2009.
Under the Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Administration Act 1992, people are considered eligible employees if they are:
You can view examples of eligibility or find more more information in our Scheme Coverage Guidance Note.