As an employer, do you know how to legally handle employee requests to extend unpaid leave up to 24 months?
With the new Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act, employees can now request a 12-month extension of unpaid parental leave, which you must respond to within 21 days.
But what are the exact rules, and what can you refuse?
In this video, we'll clarify the new rules around unpaid parental leave extensions.
We'll talk about how to lawfully assess requests, your options to negotiate or refuse, and how to avoid disputes at the Fair Work Commission.
So, if you want to ensure full legal compliance with the pivotal 2023 changes to parental leave, make sure to watch this video till the end!
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Adrian is the Solicitor Director at WilliamsonBarwick. He is known for his strategic approach to employment law that delivers lawful and fair outcomes for his clients.
Adrian has advised and represented employers and senior executives on matters ranging from breach of contract, unfair dismissal, discrimination, general protections applications through to claims for statutory and contractual entitlements. He has a special interest in the legal challenges associated with the management of injured and unfit workers.
Adrian was admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 1995, and holds a Master of Laws. He is peer-recognised in Doyle’s Guide for Best Employment Lawyers and has been a Law Society Accredited Specialist in Employment and Industrial Law since 2006.
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DISCLAIMER: Please note that every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided in this video is accurate. You should note, however, that the information is intended as a guide only, providing an overview of general information available to businesses and employees. This guide is not intended to be an exhaustive source of legal information and should not be seen to constitute legal advice. You should, where necessary, seek your own advice for any legal issues raised in your business affairs.