Video for employers

Working parents who become a child’s primary carer through birth or adoption, may be eligible for the Paid Parental Leave scheme. Parents who are full-time, part-time, self-employed, casual, contract and seasonal employees, will have access to Parental Leave Pay if they meet the eligibility criteria.

From 1 July, employers must pass on Parental Leave Pay to their eligible employees.

This video discusses the role of Employers in the Paid Parental Leave scheme.

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Paid Parental Leave Employer Transcript

If you're an employer, you could be asked by Centrelink to provide Australian Government funded Parental Leave Pay to one of your employees.

Here's an outline of what to do. You'll find more details on our website.

AUSkey

First, you'll need to register for an AUSkey or ATO digital certificate. This is a digital credential to access Government on-line services and you get that at the Australian Taxation Office at their website.

Register for Centrelink Business Online Services

Next, you need to register your business with Centrelink's Business Online Services, at our website. When you go there, you'll be prompted to give your business details, your AUSkey and preferences for receiving Paid Parental Leave funds.

Next Step Ours

Parental Leave Pay, or you can request a review.

Paid Parental Leave Funds

With all that done, we advise you on when payments will begin. We'll also provide Centrelink Payment Advice detailing funds provided. You'll need to give your employee written notification of the Payment with details. This can be done on a payslip or a separate notice.

Record Keeping

You will need to keep a record of the funds received from us and the payments made to employees. Just keep the Advice notices we send to you and a copy of the notices you give to your employee.

And that's it! Parental Leave Pay can last up to a maximum of 18 weeks.

For more detailed information on the Paid Parental Leave scheme and to access an Employer Toolkit designed to help you