Updated · Apr 2026
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QLD Redundancy pay.

Calculate redundancy pay under section 119 of the Fair Work Act 2009. NES sliding scale from 4 weeks at 1 year to 16 weeks at 9-10 years. Covers small business exemption and eligibility. Pre-configured for Queensland under Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) s.119.

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Standard FT week is 38 hours.
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For loading & payout values.
45+ with 2+ years service gets +1 week notice (s.117(3)(b)).
Some states pay LSL pro-rata only for non-voluntary termination.

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AU$0.00
Not entitled to NES redundancy pay.
0 wks
Redundancy weeks
1.0 yrs
Service
$1330
Weekly base pay
See full calculationFair Work Act 2009 (Cth) s.119
ComponentFormulaValue
Years of continuous service2025-05-10 to 2026-05-101.00 yrs
Weekly base pay38h × $35.00$1330.00
NES schedule (s.119)Bracket: < 1 year (no entitlement)0 wks
Eligibility adjustmentLess than 1 year of continuous service. Redundancy pay only applies after 12 months under the NES.−0 wks
Redundancy pay0 wks × $1330.00$0.00

NES redundancy schedule

1-2 yrs
4 wks
2-3 yrs
6 wks
3-4 yrs
7 wks
4-5 yrs
8 wks
5-6 yrs
10 wks
6-7 yrs
11 wks
7-8 yrs
13 wks
8-9 yrs
14 wks
9-10 yrs
16 wks
10+ yrs
12 wks

ⓘ Less than 1 year of continuous service. Redundancy pay only applies after 12 months under the NES. See Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) s.119 for the standard schedule.

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Disclaimer: This tool does not constitute legal or financial advice. Results may be inaccurate due to changes in legislation or your circumstances. This tool does not constitute legal or financial advice. We do not recommend taking actions based solely on these results. The calculator makes assumptions and results may be inaccurate due to changes in legislation, modern awards, or your personal circumstances. You use this information at your own risk. We can't guarantee to be perfect, so do note you use the information at your own risk and we can't accept liability if things go wrong. For official guidance, visit Fair Work Ombudsman (fairwork.gov.au). Fair Work Ombudsman.

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Q & A

Redundancy pay questions for QLD.

How much long service leave do I get in QLD?
8.67 weeks after 10 years of continuous service with the same employer, under the Industrial Relations Act 2016 (QLD). Pro-rata payout becomes available after 7 years on termination. Calculate your QLD LSL →
When does QLD long service leave become payable on termination?
Pro-rata payout is available after 7 years of continuous service in most circumstances. Earlier pro-rata may apply on death, illness, retrenchment or harassment-related termination, depending on the specific provisions of the Industrial Relations Act 2016. Resignation typically triggers payout once the 7-year mark is reached.
What's the QLD pro-rata LSL formula?
QLD grants 8.67 weeks at the 10-year trigger, which works out to ~0.867 weeks per year of service. After 7 years on termination you'd be entitled to roughly 6.07 weeks pro-rata.
How is redundancy pay calculated in Australia?
Under the NES (Fair Work Act s.119), redundancy pay scales by years of continuous service: 4 weeks at 1 year, 6 at 2 years, 7 at 3, 8 at 4, 10 at 5, 11 at 6, 13 at 7, 14 at 8, 16 at 9, then drops back to 12 weeks at 10+ years. Paid at base rate, not gross. Run your figures in the redundancy calculator →
Why does redundancy pay drop after 10 years?
It's a historical quirk: the NES schedule was designed when long service leave kicked in at 10 years, so the redundancy bracket steps down to avoid double-counting. Your award or enterprise agreement may pay more.
Do small businesses have to pay redundancy?
No. Employers with fewer than 15 employees are exempt from NES redundancy under section 121 of the Fair Work Act. They still owe notice and unused leave payouts.
Do casuals get redundancy pay?
Generally no. Casuals are excluded from NES redundancy because their 25% loading is paid in lieu of leave and notice entitlements. A regular casual employed for 12+ months may have other rights though.