Parental Leave Parental LeaveParental Leave — 1) At a glance (Summary)Parental Leave — 2) Coverage & how to check your instrumentParental Leave — 3) Unpaid Parental Leave (NES): eligibility, notice & flexibilityParental Leave — 4) Paid Parental Leave (Government): eligibility & paymentsParental Leave — 5) Primary/secondary carers, keeping in touch & ending employmentParental Leave — 6) FAQ & Need more help?Other workplace topicsAnnual LeaveCasual employmentDeeds of Release and Settlement AgreementsDisciplinary processes & responding to allegationsDiscriminationFixed Term ContractsFlexible working arrangementsIndependent Medical ExaminationsLong Service LeaveMaximum weekly hours and overtimePerformance ManagementPersonal - Carers leavePsychosocial hazardsPublic HolidaysRight to DisconnectSexual HarassmentSuperannuationUnderpaymentsWorkplace Bullying and HarassmentWorkplace Bullying and HarrassmentWorkplace Delegates RightsWorkplace Restructing, Change and ConsultationWorkplace Restructuring, Change and Consultation Last Updated: September 8, 2025 Coverage & how to check your instrument Most employees are covered by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (NES); a small cohort remain in state systems. Check your award/EA/contract and employer policies for additional benefits (must not undercut NES). Previous‹Parental Leave — 1) At a glance (Summary)NextParental Leave — 3) Unpaid Parental Leave (NES): eligibility, notice & flexibility› Not what you were looking for? View more topics →
