Length of Service Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Length of Service (LOS) is:

\[ \text{LOS} = E - S \]

Where:

\( \text{LOS} \) is the Length of Service (in years, months, days, etc.)
\( E \) is the End Date of Service (date)
\( S \) is the Start Date of Service (date)

What is Length of Service?

Length of Service (LOS) refers to the total duration of time that an employee has been employed by a specific company or organization. It is often used to determine eligibility for certain benefits, calculate pension or retirement plans, and sometimes to determine the amount of vacation or sick leave an employee can accrue. It can also be a factor in decisions about promotions or layoffs, with longer-serving employees often having more job security.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Start Date of Service (S) = 2015-01-01
End Date of Service (E) = 2024-08-08

Using the formula to calculate the Length of Service:

\[ \text{LOS} = 2024-08-08 - 2015-01-01 \]

The Length of Service is 9 years, 7 months, and 7 days.