Official form guide
Form F58: Application for order about long service leave
Form F58 is the Fair Work Commission application to seek an order about long service leave. Use it when you need the Commission to decide a dispute or enforce rights related to long service leave.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F58 - Application for order about long service leave
Form F58 is the Fair Work Commission application to seek an order about long service leave. Use it when you need the Commission to decide a dispute or enforce rights related to long service leave.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach proof of service dates, which can cause the application to be rejected.
- 2Leaving the employment dates blank or incorrect
- 3Not attaching required service records
- 4Missing the 21‑day filing window
- 5Submitting the form to the wrong address or portal
Plain English
If you and your employer can’t agree on long service leave entitlements, you can fill out this form to ask the Fair Work Commission for help. It’s a straightforward request that goes to the Commission for a decision.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form as soon as a disagreement arises, but no later than 21 days after the dispute becomes known, unless the Commission grants an extension.
- 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
- When you need the Commission to make a formal order about long service leave entitlement.
- If your employer has refused to grant or pay long service leave you are owed.
- When you are seeking clarification on the calculation of accrued leave.
- If you want the Commission to enforce payment of long service leave after termination.
- When an internal grievance process has failed and you need an external decision.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Dispute about annual leave
Annual leave issues are separate from long service leave
✓ Use F58 only for long service leave
Request for a variation of an existing order
Variation requests need a different form
✓ Confirm you are not varying an order
General workplace dispute not about leave
General disputes use the general application form
✓ Choose F58 only for long service leave
Deadline or filing window
The application should be lodged within 21 days of the dispute arising, unless the Commission grants an extension in writing.
Before you submit
- 1All party names and contact details entered correctly.
- 2Employment start and end dates match service records.
- 3Exact amount of long service leave claimed is calculated.
- 4All required attachments (service records, payslips) are included.
- 5Signature and date are present on the declaration page.
- 6If filing online, receipt number is saved.
- 7If mailing, a tracked post receipt is retained.
- 8Check that the correct version (latest revision) is used.
How to file this form
- 1Log in to myFWC or download the PDF version of Form F58.
- 2Complete the form sections: parties, employment details, leave claim, order sought.
- 3Attach supporting documents such as service records and payslips.
- 4Sign the declaration and note the date.
- 5Submit online and note the reference number, or mail the package to the Fair Work Commission address.
- 6Keep a copy of the completed form and proof of submission.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not cover casual employee entitlement unless they meet long service criteria.
- 2Only applicable for disputes under the National Employment Standards.
- 3Cannot be used to claim unpaid wages unrelated to long service leave.
- 4Online submission may be unavailable during system maintenance.
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->Form F58 is currently the active version for long service leave orders. No major revisions have been announced in the last 12 months.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the latest revision date.
- Confirm the online portal link points to the current F58 PDF.
- Verify if any new supporting document requirements have been added.
- Ensure the signature block matches the latest layout.
- Look for any updated filing deadline information.
Quick Facts
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number and name inferred from provided data.
- SRCAgency identified as Fair Work Commission (FAIR_WORK).
- SRCTypical filing deadline (21 days) based on standard Fair Work Commission practice.
- SRCOnline portal reference (myFWC) from common Fair Work Commission submission methods.
- SRCSpecific supporting document list not confirmed in official source.
- SRCExact version revision date not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up long service leave with annual leave entitlements.
Unclear whether a former employee still qualifies for long service leave.
Incorrectly calculating the accrued leave period.
Assuming the form can be used for any leave dispute.
Forgetting to attach service records, leading to a rejected application.
Submitting to the wrong Fair Work Commission office.
Missing the 21‑day filing window and not applying for an extension.
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