During parental leave

While on parental leave, employees can receive payments, as well as other entitlements to keep them connected to the workplace.

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Payment during parental leave

During parental leave, employees can receive payments from the Australian Government, or their employer, or both.

For more information, see Payment during parental leave.

Accruing and taking other leave during parental leave

Employees can build up and use some types of leave during parental leave, such as annual leave.

For more information, see Accruing and taking other leave during parental leave.

Keeping in touch days

Employees on parental leave can agree with their employer to return to work for up to 10 days to keep up with workplace changes while they are away.

For more information, see Keeping in touch days.

Extending parental leave

Employees can extend their parental leave in certain circumstances.

For more information, see Extending parental leave.

Ending parental leave early

An employee’s parental leave can be ended early by either the employee or employer in certain circumstances.

For more information, see Ending parental leave early.

Ending employment during parental leave

Employment can end during parental leave, either by the employee resigning or the employer terminating their employment.

For more information, see Ending employment during parental leave.

Stillbirth, premature birth and infant death

Employees who experience stillbirth, premature birth or infant death are able to access additional entitlements.

For more information, see Stillbirth, premature birth and infant death.

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