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Section : What are the notice and evidence requirements for taking unpaid parental leave?
Domain : Human Resource Management
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An employee is not entitled to take unpaid parental leave (either continuously, flexibly or both) unless they:

  • inform their employer of their intention to take unpaid parental leave by giving at least 10 weeks written notice (unless it is not possible to do so)
  • specify the intended start and end dates for any continuous unpaid parental leave
  • state the total number of flexible unpaid parental leave days the employee intends to take
  • at least 4 weeks before the intended start date:
  • -confirm the intended start and end dates
  • -confirm the number of flexible unpaid parental leave days they're taking,
  • -advise the employer of any changes to the intended start and end dates (unless it is not possible to do so). An employer may require evidence that would satisfy a reasonable person of the actual or expected date of birth of a child (for example a medical certificate), or the day or expected day of placement of a child under 16. Fair Work Infoline: 13 13 94

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