Deakin Data Bookkeeping
With January 2011 fast approaching it will be important for some Employers and Employees to be aware of changes happening, particully in relation to Maternity and Parternity Leave. The Goverenments New Paid Parental Leave!! Please find attached an article they may shed some light on plans that needs to be put in place for all concerned.
Paid Parental Leave scheme for working parents
The Paid Parental Leave scheme provides a government-funded entitlement for working parents. Parental Leave Pay will be available to working parents who meet the eligibility criteria. You will have access to Parental Leave Pay if you are the primary carer of a child born or adopted from 1 January 2011. If you are eligible, you will be able to receive Parental Leave Pay at the National Minimum Wage, for up to 18 weeks. If you think you may be eligible, you will have the choice to receive either Parental Leave Pay or the Baby Bonus depending on which is the best financial decision for your family.
Employers interested in learning more about the Paid Parental Leave scheme can refer to the Paid Parental Leave scheme for business[1].
in this section
- Eligibility[2]
- Claims and payments[3]
- Family life scenarios[4]
- Questions and answers[5]
- More information
For those Employers that will be affected, please make sure that you make the neccssary changes in your Payroll systems are meet, and both the Employer and the Employees are registered with the FamilyAssistance Office.
Tis much better to be ready in time than try and play catch up.
From Deakin Data Bookkeeping point of view I would rather be ready well and truly ahead of time . Hope this article will help in the long run
Paid Parental Leave scheme for working parents
The Paid Parental Leave scheme provides a government-funded entitlement for working parents. Parental Leave Pay will be available to working parents who meet the eligibility criteria. You will have access to Parental Leave Pay if you are the primary carer of a child born or adopted from 1 January 2011. If you are eligible, you will be able to receive Parental Leave Pay at the National Minimum Wage, for up to 18 weeks. If you think you may be eligible, you will have the choice to receive either Parental Leave Pay or the Baby Bonus depending on which is the best financial decision for your family.
Employers interested in learning more about the Paid Parental Leave scheme can refer to the Paid Parental Leave scheme for business[1].
in this section
- Eligibility[2]
- Claims and payments[3]
- Family life scenarios[4]
- Questions and answers[5]
- More information
For those Employers that will be affected, please make sure that you make the neccssary changes in your Payroll systems are meet, and both the Employer and the Employees are registered with the FamilyAssistance Office.
Tis much better to be ready in time than try and play catch up.
From Deakin Data Bookkeeping point of view I would rather be ready well and truly ahead of time . Hope this article will help in the long run
