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I have worked at a Nursery as a casual for 17 years with a permanent roster of 15 hours per week . If I leave will I be entitled to long service leave and pro-rata sick, or holiday leave?

Carol

Yes, as a long term casual you may claim long service leave. It is probable that you would not be seen by an industrial court as a casual at all because of the long term nature of your work. If you are in NSW this would apply .

If you are casual holiday loading and sick leave should be built into your rate of pay (the various awards covering shop employees and nursery attendants state the rates).

A union would be oa big help in pushing your case and may succeed in getting those extras for you. Try the Shop Distributive and Allied Employees Assn (SDA of NSW) on 9281 7022; http://www.sdansw.asn.au/ ) or the LHMU if a nursery attendant (9281 9577; http://www.lhmu.org.au/ ).

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Ask Neale is a free advice service provided by the New South Wales Labor Council. Whilst all care and due diligence has been taken in preparing this advice, the NSW Labor Council cannot accept any responsibility for any actions or outcomes users may make from viewing this advice.