Parental Leave Policy
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Last updated September 12, 2025
Suitable for Australia
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Frequently asked questions
Use this Parental Leave Policy if:
- you would like to clarify eligibility requirements around Parental Leave for your employees;
- you need to communicate notice and evidence requirements around parental leave to ensure clarity and minimise the risk of any related disputes;
- you would like your employees to be aware of their entitlements and to feel valued in the workplace; or
- your employees have questions about parental leave, such as the amount of parental leave they can take, leave requirements if their partner is also taking leave, and whether they can access paid parental leave.
What does this Policy cover?
- Eligibility criteria for parental leave;
- Amount of parental leave, along with any notice or evidence requirements;
- Information on government paid parental leave entitlements; and
- Guidelines on taking leave in circumstances where one or both partners are taking leave.
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The Legal Risk Score of a Parental Leave Policy Template is Low
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- The document allows the employer to deny an employee's request to extend parental leave beyond the initial 12 months, potentially limiting flexibility for employees who might need longer leave periods.
- Although the employer can replace an employee on parental leave, the temporary nature of the replacement's role must be communicated, which could lead to misunderstandings or staffing issues if not handled carefully.
- The policy does not obligate the employer to accommodate requests for part-time work upon return from parental leave, which might affect employees seeking to balance work with new parental responsibilities.
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