Official form guide
Form F58: Application for order about long service leave
This form (F58) is an application submitted to the Fair Work Commission regarding long service leave entitlements. You use it when you and your employer disagree on how much long service leave you should receive or how that leave should be paid out.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F58 - Application for order about long service leave
This form (F58) is an application submitted to the Fair Work Commission regarding long service leave entitlements. You use it when you and your employer disagree on how much long service leave you should receive or how that leave should be paid out.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Don't forget to specify *why* you are asking for an order—that is crucial!
- 2Not detailing the specific long service leave amount in dispute.
- 3Failing to provide clear employment start/end dates.
- 4Submitting without a signature or date.
- 5Using outdated version of Form F58.
Plain English
If your workplace isn't agreeing with your request for long service leave, this form helps you ask the Fair Work Commission to step in. It’s basically a formal way to tell them, 'We need an official ruling on my leave!'
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this when negotiations with your employer have stalled or failed to resolve a disagreement about your long service leave entitlement.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- You and your employer disagree on how much long service leave you are entitled to.
- Your employer is refusing to pay out your accrued long service leave correctly.
- You need the Commission to make a formal decision about your leave entitlements.
- This form applies when standard agreement or internal workplace resolution has failed.
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Use this form or another form?
Dispute over unpaid wages
You need the Commission to decide on the amount owed.
✓ Check if your main issue is just payment, not entitlement.
F58 (Application for order about long service leave)
General workplace complaint
If the dispute involves more than just leave (like bullying), use a broader application form.
✓ Ensure 'long service leave' is the primary focus.
Requesting an early payout
Even if you agree on the amount, this form starts the formal process with the Commission.
✓ Confirm your employer isn't already agreeing to the payment terms.
F58 (Application for order about long service leave)
Deadline or filing window
There isn't a strict universal deadline listed here, but submitting sooner rather than later helps speed up the Commission's review process.
Before you submit
- 1Have you filled in your full name and contact details accurately?
- 2Is the employer's correct legal name and ABN included?
- 3Did you clearly state *why* you disagree with the current leave situation?
- 4Are all supporting documents (pay slips, employment contracts) attached or referenced?
- 5Have you signed and dated the form where required?
- 6If submitting online via the Fair Work Commission portal, is the electronic signature applied correctly?
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form F58 thoroughly using black ink.
- 2Gather all evidence supporting your claim (e.g., payslips showing accrual).
- 3Submit the completed form and evidence through the Fair Work Commission online portal or mail it in.
- 4If emailing, ensure the subject line clearly states 'F58 Application - [Your Name]'.
- 5Keep a copy of the signed form for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form initiates an application; it does not guarantee you will win the dispute.
- 2The Commission's decision timeline is not confirmed in official source.
- 3If the dispute relates to a specific award, you may need to reference that Award number on F58.
- 4Submitting this form alone without evidence usually results in delays.
Field map
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Applicant
1 items
Full name (and representative, if any), postal address, email, and phone number of the person or organisation lodging the application.
Respondent
1 items
The exact legal name and ABN of the employer or other party the application is made against.
The Matter
2 items
Identify the kind of matter — for example, unfair dismissal, general protections, or an agreement application.
A clear description of what happened, relevant dates, and the outcome you are seeking.
Dates
1 items
Relevant dates such as the date of dismissal or the date the issue arose — these determine whether you are within time.
Supporting
1 items
Any documents that support your application, such as letters, contracts, or notices.
Declaration
1 items
Sign and date the form. Applications may also require a fee or an application for a fee waiver.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This is the current application form (F58) for seeking an order about long service leave from the Fair Work Commission. Check the FAIR_WORK website to confirm if a newer version has been released.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the date/version number printed on the top of Form F58.
- Check if the required supporting documents list has changed from the previous version.
- Confirm the correct contact details for the Fair Work Commission are listed.
- Look for updates regarding how evidence should be submitted (e.g., digital vs. hard copy).
- Ensure the section detailing the 'dispute' is clearly labelled as F58.
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Sources
- SRCForm Name: Application for order about long service leave
- SRCAgency: Fair Work Commission (FAIR_WORK)
- SRCForm Number: F58
- SRCContext: Dispute resolution regarding LSL entitlements.
- SRCVerification Check: Must match the current version on the official FAIR_WORK website.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'entitlement amount' with 'payment date'.
Not clearly stating whether you want the leave paid out or taken as time off.
Forgetting to attach proof of employment duration.
Assuming submitting it online means it is instantly processed (it still needs review).
Mixing up this application with a general 'Breach of Award' claim.
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