[DOL] Wondering who pays for parental leave? PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 26 July 2010 13:09

To help employers,  we've put together simple answers to  four commonly asked  questions.

Who pays for parental leave?
Paid Parental Leave is paid by the IRD. It is NOT paid by the employer. Employees have to apply for parental leave from their employer. If they are eligible for parental leave, they then apply to the IRD for parental leave payments.

How do I respond to Parental Leave requests?
You should respond promptly in writing advising whether your employee is eligible for parental leave. If they are not eligible, you should state the reasons why.

You will also need to confirm the date they will start their leave and whether their job can be kept open.

How do I work out their entitlement?
Easy. Visit our website and use the online calculator.

If my employee is on paid parental leave, do they continue to accrue annual leave?
Yes. Since it qualifies as continuous employment, both annual and sick leave continue to accrue during the period of parental leave.

Visit our website for more information on Paid Parental Leave.

 

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