These frequently asked questions are provided by NSW Industrial Relations in relation to local government.
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Yes, employees who meet the eligibility criteria are entitled to paid parental leave in accordance with the Paid Parental Leave Act 2010 (PPL).
NOTE: The Award Clause 23 Leave Provisions G (i) provides
An employee can elect to receive one of the following leave options in connection with the birth of a child, if they meet the relevant eligibility criteria:
Option 1: Parental Leave Make Up Pay (inclusive of PPL instalments), or
Option 2: Paid Maternity Leave.’
Since the Award provides for paid Maternity Leave (i.e. Maternity Leave that is fully paid by the employer and no Centrelink payment is available), care should be taken to choose the best option for your circumstances.
Yes, an employee (other than a casual), who is a supporting parent shall be entitled to up to 2 weeks paid concurrent parental leave from their accrued sick leave balance, provided that they have at least 12 months continuous service.
Please refer to Clause 23 Leave Provisions (H) Concurrent Parental Leave.
Yes, an employee will receive Adoption Leave entitlements if they meet the eligibility criteria in the Fair Work Act 2009, please refer to Clause 23 Leave Provisions (I) Adoption Leave for further information.
An employee (other than a casual) may request a change in working arrangements including but not limited to:
(a) make up time
(b) flexi time
(c) time in lieu
(d) leave without pay
(e) annual leave
(f) part-time work
(g) job share arrangements
(h) variations to ordinary hours and rosters
(i) purchased additional annual leave arrangements
(j) remote work arrangements (e.g. working from home arrangements)
(k) arrangements to accommodate breastfeeding women
The request must be made in writing. Please refer to Clause 24 Flexibility of Work for further information.
The employer has the right to approve or refuse an employee's request.
Yes, employers are encouraged to develop and promote flexible work and leave arrangements to enable their employees to better manage their transition into retirement.
The terms of the arrangements may be varied from time to time (by agreement) to suit the specific needs of either the employer or the employee.
Please refer to Clause 25 Phased Retirement for further information.
All employees can access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave during each 12-month period of employment. This includes part-time and casual employees. The entitlement does not accumulate from year to year.