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ISSUE 6 \\\ NOVEMBER 2019
Understanding the coal industry long service leave benefit
You may have seen Coal LSL questioned through the media recently so we wanted to take this opportunity to provide an update and assurance to our clients that the Corporation is working within its remit, exercising its defined powers to deliver on its purpose.
A Senate Education and Employment Committee hearing on 23 October about casual employees in the black coal mining industry attracted some media coverage.
During the hearing, questions were asked about Coal LSL’s processes in validating leave entitlements. This provided us a valuable opportunity to clarify our role and obligations within the Senate’s line of questioning. We thought we’d take a moment to share this information about our operations with you.
Celebrating 70 years
Did you know that Australia’s first portable long service leave benefit turned 70 in October? And that you’re part of the first and only nationally regulated long service leave scheme in Australia, retaining skills for an industry that contributes significantly to our nation’s economy and infrastructure?
Top 5 recent employee enquiries
Thought you’d be interested to find out what the most common enquiries were from eligible employees since our last update, which may help in your administration role.
Accurate employee records matter
As part of our regulatory function, we have the responsibility to maintain accurate employee records. Inaccurate information provided through a Levy Advice form prevents us from doing this. Under the legislation, we can require an employer to provide accurate contact details for an employee on our behalf.
Annual report now available online
2018–19 was a year of consolidation and growth with our team now managing more than $1.8 billion in funds on behalf of 780 registered employers and 118,950 eligible employees.
Audit season is on its way
Just a reminder, given this is our last update for the year, that 2018–19 annual audit reports are due soon. Hope this information makes it a little easier when carrying out your audit.
Merry Christmas!
We wish you and your team a safe and relaxing holiday season.
Our office is closed from 12 noon on Tuesday 24 December, reopening for business as usual at 8:30am on Thursday 2 January. There are no changes to levy form submission and payment dates; they are still required on 28 December for November hours.
Diary dates
Important dates for your diary:
- Levy advice and payment for November are due on or before 28 December.
The form and helpful guide are available on our website under Levy Reporting.
- Annual audit report for 2018–19 is due within six months of the end of the financial year.
Support materials are available on our website under Legal Obligations.
Website: coallsl.com.au
Phone: 1300 852 625
General enquiries: query@coallsl.com.au
Office hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm (AEST)
Mail: Coal LSL, Locked Bag 2021, Newcastle NSW 2300
ABN: 12 039 670 644
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