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Parental Leave Policy

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Policy

Document updated: 14 May 2026

What the resource helps with

This policy helps you manage unpaid parental leave requests from employees with parental responsibility. It helps you apply clear rules around entitlement, notice, postponement, return rights and how parental leave interacts with other family leave options.

What's included

A parental leave policy covering eligibility, unpaid leave entitlement, notice requirements, postponement, pay and benefits, return to work and misuse.

When to Use the Resource

Use when an eligible parent requests unpaid parental leave for childcare responsibilities.

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