New Legislation FAQs

What is an ULPA?

Which employers can enter an ULPA with Coal LSL?

Does an ULPA change an employer’s legal obligations?

How does an employer participate in the ULPA?

What are the timeframes for the NOI and ULPA?

Does an employer have to wait until the Notice of Intention period opens before registering for their current obligations?

Can an employer still participate in the ULPA if they’re already onboarding with Coal LSL?

Does lodging a Notice of Intention (NOI) commit an employer to payments?

How does an employer submit their draft ULPA data and how long do they have?

What happens after the draft ULPA form is submitted?

Who qualifies as an auditor for an ULPA?

What auditor's opinion is required for the ULPA?

Does a draft ULPA submission require an audit report?

Does Coal LSL help engage the auditor for the final ULPA?

What if an employer doesn’t participate in the ULPA process, but Coal LSL determines they have historical levy obligations?

What if an employer no longer has records from that period?

Will an employer have to recalculate previously submitted levy returns?

Will Coal LSL reconsider previous Missing Service Review decisions as part of the ULPA process?

What does an employer need to do about current obligations?

When do employers need to start meeting their current obligations?

Does an employer need to wait until 1 September to register with Coal LSL?

What happens to an employer’s existing payment plan if they enter into an ULPA?

Which employees are covered?

What if an employee has already taken long service leave under another long service leave scheme?

How is eligibility assessed when employees work across black coal mine sites and non-coal sites?

Can eligible employee service before 2010 be included in an ULPA?

Can an employee access their long service leave entitlement before the final ULPA is approved?

When should employers communicate with employees?

Is there support available to help employers communicate with employees?

How long does repayment of the debt take? Can an employer pay up front?

Does an employer need to meet its ongoing monthly obligations to receive the 20% ULPA waiver?

Can an employer pay 80% of its ULPA liability in one payment?

When can an employer start making ULPA payments?

Can a long service leave payment relating to service before 2010 be included as a relevant LSL payment?

Can payments under the QLeave scheme be included as relevant long service leave payments?