1. What is Length of Service Calculation?

Length of Service (LOS) calculation determines the duration of employment between a hire date and a current date. It's commonly used for benefits eligibility, seniority calculations, and retirement planning.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses a simple date difference formula:

Where:

• Hire Date — The date when employment began
• Current Date — The date to calculate up to (defaults to today)

Explanation: The calculation accounts for varying month lengths and leap years to provide an accurate duration in years, months, and days.

3. Importance of Length of Service Calculation

Details: Accurate length of service calculation is crucial for determining employee benefits, vacation accrual, retirement eligibility, and seniority-based privileges in the workplace.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the hire date and optionally change the current date if calculating for a specific past or future date. The calculator will display the exact duration in years, months, and days.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Does this calculator account for leap years?
A: Yes, the calculation properly handles leap years and varying month lengths.

Q2: How is partial service calculated?
A: The calculator provides exact duration including partial years, months, and days.

Q3: Can I calculate service for a future date?
A: Yes, simply enter a future date as the "Current Date" to project future length of service.

Q4: What date format should I use?
A: Use the standard YYYY-MM-DD format as provided by the date picker.

Q5: Does this include time of day in the calculation?
A: No, the calculation is based on calendar days only, not time of day.