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Section : Train managers and employees
Domain : Human Resource Management
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This chunk is part of the "Best Practice Checklist" section in the Parental Leave Best Practice Guide, which outlines key initiatives and suggestions for employers to support employees during and after parental leave, including transitioning back to work, accessing flexible working arrangements, and reviewing policies to enhance workplace practices.

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  • [ ]  Support employees to transition back to work following parental leave. Understand this can be stressful, let them know they are supported and explain what they can expect. Discuss options like accessing any available flexible unpaid parental leave to help ensure a smooth transition.
  • [ ]  Support employees to access flexible working arrangements . Find out who is eligible and what needs to be considered at fairwork.gov.au/flexibility.
  • [ ]  Share - showcase successful parental leave experiences in your workplace (make sure employees are happy to share their story first).
  • [ ]  Review - review policies regularly to ensure they comply with minimum workplace requirements and meet the needs of your employees and your business.
  • [ ]  Additional benefits your business can offer - consider:
  • [ ]  providing paid parental leave (in addition to the government scheme)
  • [ ]  making superannuation contributions for the employee during parental leave
  • [ ]  letting employees take annual leave and long service leave at half pay during their parental leave
  • [ ]  providing equivalent benefits to both parents. fairwork.gov.au | Fair Work Infoline: 13 13 94 | ABN: 43 884 188 232

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  • What additional benefits can businesses offer to support employees on parental leave?
  • How can superannuation contributions during parental leave impact employees?
  • What are the eligibility criteria for accessing flexible working arrangements?
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  • What resources are available for employers to learn more about flexible working arrangements?
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