Hi everyone,
Just wondering if anyone knows how long into a job does one get their parental leave?
I believe it is different depending on the organisation, can anyone confirm this?
And if that is true, when does paid parental leave begin (specifically the teaching industry)?
Thanks guys :)
Thanks for that. This isn't for me but asking on behalf of a friend. They are just about to graduate so there is no contract yet, just wanting a heads up.
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if the person in question is in Victoria and is looking to work in the Department of Education, Employment and Child Development (ie, DEECD - Government schools) then this link should be useful.
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/employcond/Pages/paren…
However, if the person is not yet employed then it is likely that their first position will be on contract - not many first year outs go directly to an ongoing position as far as I'm aware, and therefore they may have different employment conditions in line with them being employed on a contract.
Thanks, this is in Victoria and currently not employed. Will let her know to be aware of this.
Are you talking about the maternity leave that is paid for by the federal government via centrelink (in general terms, minimum wage x 3 months provided for 3 months, or that same total amount provided at half the rate for 6 months)? If so, be aware that it actually has nothing to do with the individual employer involved, or the state the recipient is in; it's a federal policy. To qualify for it, you need to have done a certain amount of hours of work per week, for a certain amount of months.
Ah Ok, I always thought it was based on the employer.
It worries me when people ask questions like this, especially when it is followed up with the information that people are just graduating and don't have a job yet. People need to get themselves setup financially before they think about having children.
I agree, must be financially stable before having kids. I guess some see it as being employed and automatically stable. See if that changes down the track.
If you're looking for your entitlements at work you should be talking to your Union:
In general paid parental leave entitlements kick in after 12 months service in terms of paid maternity leave with paternity leave, adoption leave and other parental leave entitlements specified in your Award.
Your Centrelink entitlement kicks in after your employers EG: 8-14 weeks paid maternity leave under your Award which would be followed by Centrelink paid parental leave followed by annual leave/long service leave and or leave without pay.
Teachers are predominantly public sector employees who are not covered by the Fair Work Act but by the Industrial Relations Act. Coverage and conditions do vary so contact your Union. Even if you're not a member their advice service will still tell you your entitlements.
Thanks for that, never knew it was in stages.
You should speak to Fair Work and look at your contract. In general, you need to have been with your employer for at least 12 months on the day you go on parental leave.