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Section : Develop a policy
Domain : Human Resource Management
Classification : Not Identified
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This chunk outlines key components that should be included in a parental leave policy, emphasizing the importance of clearly communicating employee entitlements, notice requirements, evidence needed for leave, transition arrangements, keeping in touch during leave, and flexibility in working arrangements. It is part of the broader Best Practice Guide for employers to enhance their parental leave practices and support employees effectively.
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- entitlements - explain employees' leave entitlements, including unpaid parental leave, government funded PLP and any employer funded benefits you'll provide
- notice - provide information about when and how an employee should notify you of their leave and confirm their leave dates
- evidence - include information about the types of evidence you may ask an employee to provide for taking the leave. For example, a medical certificate or statutory declaration
- transition - include arrangements for the employee's smooth transition leaving and returning to work
- keep in touch - explain the process the business will use to keep in touch with employees on leave
- flexibility - include information about flexible working arrangements that may be available to assist employees before and after parental leave. For further information about developing a parental leave policy see the Workplace Gender Equality Agency's Leading practice parental leave policy guide available from wgea.gov.au/parental-leave.
- What are the different types of leave entitlements mentioned in the text?
- How should employees notify their employer about their leave?
- What types of evidence might an employee need to provide when taking leave?
- What arrangements should be made for an employee's transition when leaving and returning to work?
- How will the business keep in touch with employees who are on leave?
- What flexible working arrangements may be available to employees before and after parental leave?
- Why is it important for a business to have a parental leave policy?
- Where can one find further information about developing a parental leave policy?
- What role does the Workplace Gender Equality Agency play in parental leave policies?
- How can understanding leave entitlements benefit both employees and employers?