Parental leave
A statutory leave category for a parent of a child, separate from maternity leave and other family-related leave categories.
Definition
Parental leave should be checked against the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, UIF-related records where relevant, the child's birth or adoption context, workplace policy, notice given, leave dates, payslips, and any refusal or deduction. It should not be confused with family responsibility leave, maternity leave, adoption leave, or commissioning parental leave.
Key takeaways
A statutory leave category for a parent of a child, separate from maternity leave and other family-related leave categories.
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Parental leave dispute
Leave refusal
Leave pay or deduction issue
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What does Parental leave mean?
A statutory leave category for a parent of a child, separate from maternity leave and other family-related leave categories.
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