The Paid Parental Leave scheme became available on 1 January 2011. As of 1 July 2011, funds can be advanced to employers so that they can provide Parental Leave pay to their eligible long-term employees.
Eligible employees who have newborn or newly adopted children may get 18 weeks of funded pay at the National Minimum Wage. Full-time, part-time, casual, seasonal, contract, and self-employed workers may also be eligible.
To prepare your business for the Paid Parental Leave scheme, you can register for Centrelink Business Online Services.
MORE: Click here to learn more about the Paid Parental Leave scheme.
Eligible employees who have newborn or newly adopted children may get 18 weeks of funded pay at the National Minimum Wage. Full-time, part-time, casual, seasonal, contract, and self-employed workers may also be eligible.
To prepare your business for the Paid Parental Leave scheme, you can register for Centrelink Business Online Services.
MORE: Click here to learn more about the Paid Parental Leave scheme.
