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Section : Unpaid parental leave under the FW Act
Domain : Human Resource Management
Classification : Not Identified
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This chunk is part of the section discussing "Unpaid parental leave under the FW Act," which outlines the entitlements and conditions for employees taking unpaid parental leave, including the process for extending leave and the return-to-work guarantee. It emphasizes the rights of employees and the obligations of employers regarding parental leave.
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If an employee has taken 12 months of unpaid parental leave, they can request to extend their leave for an additional 12 months. The request must be in writing and given to their employer at least 4 weeks before the end of the first leave period. Each parent can take up to 12 months, or 24 months in total if their employer agrees to extend their leave. Employees taking unpaid parental leave have a return to work guarantee. This gives them the right to return to the position they held before their leave started. If their position doesn't exist when they return, the employee is entitled to an available position which is nearest in status and pay to their preparental leave position, and for which they are suitably qualified. There are rules around taking unpaid parental leave, for example, how much notice needs to be given, when the leave can start, and evidence requirements. There are also specific rules for employers including when and how to respond to a request to extend parental leave. To find out more about parental leave entitlements and your minimum legal obligations:
- What is the maximum duration of unpaid parental leave an employee can take if they request an extension?
- How much notice must an employee give their employer before the end of their first leave period to request an extension?
- What rights do employees have regarding their position when they return from unpaid parental leave?
- If an employee's original position is no longer available upon their return, what are they entitled to?
- What are some of the rules that govern taking unpaid parental leave?
- What must employers do in response to a request for an extension of parental leave?
- Can both parents take unpaid parental leave simultaneously, and if so, what is the total duration allowed?
- What is the significance of the return to work guarantee for employees on parental leave?
- What should an employee do to find out more about their parental leave entitlements?
- What type of leave is being discussed in this text chunk?