Prepare wage and service information
Start with the wage requested by the calculator and the actual service period because both can affect more than one part of the settlement.
Use actual dates and employment records rather than approximate periods when analysing a real settlement.
Separate leave from end-of-service benefits
Leave balance and end-of-service benefits are separate items, and the related calculators can help you understand each component before looking at the combined estimate.
Review used and remaining leave days and the data on which the leave calculation depends.
Review notice and other amounts
Notice-period information can matter in some settlement scenarios, so use the actual case rather than an arbitrary value.
Enter additional amounts or deductions only when they apply to the settlement you are analysing.
An estimate is not a final release
The calculator can assemble an estimated scenario, but it does not replace the employment contract, payroll records or settlement documents.
Before signing a release or using the amount for a claim, verify the facts and applicable official sources.
Checklist before calculating
- Wage used for settlement
- Actual service duration
- Unused leave balance
- Notice period and other amounts or deductions