From 1 January 2011 workers in the finance sector are eligible for 18 weeks paid (at the minimum wage rate) parental leave – in addition to any leave negotiated between their employer and FSU – if they are the primary carer of a baby born or adopted after this date. 

If you are seeking PPL you need to meet a ‘work test’.  You must have:

• been engaged in continuous work for at least 10 of the previous 13 months prior to the birth or adoption, AND
• worked at least 330 hours in the 10 month period (roughly 9 hours per week).

So, even if you’ve recently resigned from your employer, you may still be eligible for the Government’s scheme - it will just be paid by the Family Assistance Office rather than your previous employer. 

You are responsible for making any claim for PPL – see attached information or go to www.familyassist.gov.au

If you have any questions or concerns, call the Member Rights Centre on 1300 366 378.