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In forceEntitlement to unpaid parental leave
Volume 1Chapter 1, Part 1-1 to Chapter 2, Part 2-4 (sections 1 to 257)
Chapter 2Terms and conditions of employment
Part 2-2The National Employment Standards
Division 5Parental leave and related entitlements
Subdivision BParental leave
70 Entitlement to unpaid parental leave
An employee is entitled to 12 months of unpaid parental leave if:
(a)
the leave is associated with:
(i)
the birth of a child of the employee or the employee’s spouse or de facto partner; or
(ii)
the placement of a child with the employee for adoption; and
(b)
the employee has or will have a responsibility for the care of the child.
Note:
The employee’s entitlement under this section may be affected by other provisions of this Division.
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