As of today, employers can pre-register for the Paid Parental Leave (PPL) scheme.
Registering will save your business time, as you won’t have to provide your details each time you have an employee eligible for Parental Leave Pay. You will also receive communication and notifications regarding PPL.
PPL is fully funded by the Australian Government and will commence on 1 January 2011. Businesses are not required to administer Parental Leave Pay until 1 July 2011. You will be contacted by the Family Assistance Office if you have an eligible employee.
To register your business, visit the Centrelink Business Online Services website. For more information on PPL and your role as an employer, see our Paid Parental Leave topic.
