How to track 6 months with one employer?

[flynnh02]

Hi there,

 

 

I am currently working for a mining company to get my second year 417 visa. Am i struggling to find out how i track how long i have worked for my employer and how i determine exactly what 6 months means?

 

 

I.e i can work for 182 days? 6 calender months working 5 days a week?

 

 

Since i have worked for this company i have had unpaid leave, does this not count as part of the six months?

 

 

I am under the impression that if didnt work one month that would not count towards the 6 months?

 

 

Can you help with this?

 

 

Thanks

[MARYROSE02]

Can't you just contact your HR department for a record of your service?

[Marisawright]

Normally I'd say, ask them for a Certificate of Service when you leave. In writing your email/letter, tell them you were employed from a date to b date, and again from c date to d date - there's a good chance they will just copy what you write! However if you were on a contract and therefore still technically employed while you were on unpaid leave, they're not likely to be willing to lie on the Certificate.

[Bungo]

Are you referring to the maximum six month rule? Which is nothing to do with getting the second WHV of course. Anyway, I would assume it is six months as an employee, so count six months from when you started. If you were still an employee while on unpaid leave, then I would include it myself (but I am not an authority on that).