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How much unpaid parental leave is my employee entitled to?

Unpaid parental leave is dependent on how long the employee has worked for you and whether their partner is also taking parental leave from their employer. If the employee has been with you for at least 12 months at the expected date of birth of the baby, they are untitled to take up to 12 months off on unpaid parental leave. If their partner is also taking parental leave, up to 8 weeks can be taken at the same time.

How much paid parental leave is my employee entitled to?

An employee can assess paid parental leave if they pass the primary carer test, work test and income test.

How should I respond to a request for Flexible Working Arrangements (FWA)?

Current legislation allows employees such as those dealing with caring responsibilities, disabilities or over 55, to request flexible work arrangements after 12 months of continuous service (excl. casuals). The following key amendments are to deter refusals and encourage genuine discussions between employer and the employee: Amend procedure to include new requirements for employers to genuinely try to reach agreement.

Why would my business consider an Enterprise Agreement?

An Enterprise Agreement allows your business to establish workplace arrangements that better align with how you operate.

How can an Enterprise Agreement help my business operate more effectively?

An Enterprise Agreement can provide greater operational control by establishing workplace arrangements that reflect the way your business actually operates. This can lead to clearer workforce expectations, more efficient work practices, reduced administrative complexity and greater certainty when planning for future growth.