Course author
SafetyCulture
SafetyCulture is a technology platform which gives workers a voice, leaders visibility and unites teams to improve. In short, we're here to help working teams get better everyday!
This course introduces the basics of Maternity and Parental Leave in Australia as determined by the Fair Work Commission. The first lesson defines Parental leave, including eligibility and leave entitlements. The second lesson outlines the difference between Parental Leave Pay and employer-funded paid parental leave. It also compares Set and Flexible leave options. The third lesson explains the notice requirements which an employee must provide their employer when they wish to take parental leave. And finally, in the last lesson, you can discover the different rules around Continuous and Flexible leave.