Paid Parental Leave

Definition

Paid parental leave is leave paid to eligible working parents while they take time off work to care for their new child. It can include leave paid by the government, leave paid by an employer, or a combination of both.

The Peak program is brought to you by the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) with grant funding from the Australian Government.

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