1. What is Length of Service?

Length of Service refers to the total duration an employee has worked for an organization. It's calculated as the difference between the end date and start date of employment.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

Where:

• \( start \) — Employee's start date
• \( end \) — Employee's end date (or current date for active employees)

Explanation: The calculation accounts for full years, months and days between the two dates.

3. Importance of Length of Service

Details: Length of service is crucial for determining benefits eligibility, calculating severance pay, assessing retirement benefits, and recognizing employee milestones.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter accurate start and end dates in YYYY-MM-DD format. For current employees, use today's date as the end date.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Does this include partial years?
A: Yes, the calculation shows complete years plus remaining months and days.

Q2: How are leap years handled?
A: The calculation automatically accounts for leap years in the duration.

Q3: Can I calculate service across multiple jobs?
A: This calculates single continuous service. For multiple periods, you'd need to calculate each separately and sum them.

Q4: What about part-time service?
A: This shows calendar duration only. For FTE calculations, additional adjustments would be needed.

Q5: How precise is this calculation?
A: It's precise to the day level, accounting for varying month lengths and leap years.