Newshound
05-12-2012, 12:24 PM
With 1 January 2013 – the date when the Federal Government's paid parental leave scheme is extended with the new ‘dad and partner pay’ payment – fast approaching, it is a good time for employers to review their parental leave policies.
As legislative parental leave schemes and voluntary company policy entitlements often run side-by-side, employers may be paying more than their fair share. They should identify legal obligations and decide on what level of discretionary benefits to offer in addition.
Read more... (http://www.nortonrose.com/au/knowledge/publications/73017/changes-to-paid-parental-leave-and-introduction-of-dad-and-partner-pay-time-to-consider-the-implications#)
As legislative parental leave schemes and voluntary company policy entitlements often run side-by-side, employers may be paying more than their fair share. They should identify legal obligations and decide on what level of discretionary benefits to offer in addition.
Read more... (http://www.nortonrose.com/au/knowledge/publications/73017/changes-to-paid-parental-leave-and-introduction-of-dad-and-partner-pay-time-to-consider-the-implications#)