November 2010
This months topics:
Pregnant Pause
Understanding the new paid parental leave scheme
The Federal Government’s paid parental leave scheme is open for business. Available to eligible parents whose babies are born or adopted from 1 January 2011, the scheme opened for registrations on 1 October.
Expectant parents can apply to access the scheme through the Family Assistance Office (FAO) up to 3 months prior to the birth of their child. During the six month phase-in period of the scheme, employers can opt into the scheme. If they don’t, the FAO will administer the parental leave payments for them. From 1 July 2011 however, responsibility for administering the scheme will predominantly fall to employers.
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