Paid Parental Leave

Information about the Paid Parental Leave scheme, how it affects your business and what you need to do to get ready.

Employer responsibilities
The role of employers is being phased in over the first six months of 2011 to help employers transition to the new arrangements.
Employee responsibilities
It is the employee's responsibility to lodge their claim with the Family Assistance Office (FAO). The FAO will determine the employee's eligibility for Paid Parental Leave (PPL).
Where can I find more information about Paid Parental Leave?
For more information about PPL for employers visit australia.gov.au and the Family Assistance Office websites. Information will be periodically updated in the lead-up to the implementation of the scheme.

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