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Section : Support employees returning to work
Domain : Human Resource Management
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This chunk is part of the "Parental Leave Best Practice Guide," specifically addressing the rights of employees returning from parental leave, including their entitlement to return to their previous position or a suitable alternative, and the importance of communication and flexibility in managing their transition back to work.
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At the end of their parental leave, employees have the right to return to work in the position they held before starting their parental leave. If their position doesn't exist when they return, the employee is entitled to an available position for which they are suitably qualified, which is nearest in status and pay to their pre-parental leave position. See Unpaid parental leave under the FW Act above. Communicate regularly in the lead up, to make sure you understand their needs. Avoid making assumptions about what the employee will or won't want to do on their return. This will help you support their transition back to work. Some employees who've been on parental leave may want to ask for a change in their working arrangements when they come back to work. They have a right to request flexible working arrangements under the FW Act. See Flexible working arrangements above. fairwork.gov.au | Fair Work Infoline: 13 13 94 | ABN: 43 884 188 232
- What rights do employees have regarding their position after returning from parental leave?
- What should employers do to support employees transitioning back to work after parental leave?
- What should employers avoid when discussing return-to-work plans with employees coming back from parental leave?
- What options do employees have if their previous position no longer exists upon their return?
- What is the significance of the FW Act in relation to parental leave and flexible working arrangements?
- How can regular communication benefit both the employer and the employee during the transition back to work?
- What are some potential changes employees might request when returning from parental leave?
- What is the process for requesting flexible working arrangements under the FW Act?
- Why is it important for employers to understand the needs of employees returning from parental leave?
- What resources are available for employees seeking information about their rights after parental leave?