Paid Parental Leave - 1 July 2011, what Employers need to know

As of 1 July 2011, employers will now be responsible for the administration of paid parental leave payments to employees under the Paid Parental Leave Act 2010.



You must provide Parental Leave Pay to an eligible employee who:

• has a child born or adopted from 1 July 2011
• has worked for you for at least 12 months prior to the expected date of birth or adoption
• will be your employee for their Paid Parental Leave period
• is an Australian-based employee, and
• is expected to receive at least eight weeks of Parental Leave Pay.

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