The role of employers in the Paid Parental Leave scheme was phased in over the first six months of 2011 to help employers transition to the new arrangements.
From 1 July 2011, employers must provide Parental Leave Pay to your eligible long-term employees who have or adopt a child on or after this date. Funds will be provided to you before your employee’s usual pay cycle.
Register for the Paid Parental Leave scheme through Centrelink’s Business Online Services . You will be notified if and when you have an eligible employee.
If you have an employee you think may apply for Parental Leave Pay, it’s a good idea to talk to them about their options to prepare both yourself and your employee.
An eligible employee can choose to receive Parental Leave Pay before, after, or at the same time as employer-provided paid leave such as recreation or annual leave and employer-provided parental leave.
