Parental leave question.

[DrunkenMistake]

Hey guys,
Im having a bit of trouble getting my head about what im reading on the Department of labour website in regards to parental leave,
Probably because im tired but never mind, Im hoping someone can give me an idea or a suggestion what have you..

Anywho heres the story, me and my partner are expecting our first child in October, my partner only works part time and has been doing so for about 6 - 7 months with the same employer, she is considering leaving her job when baby comes (I have to get some information from IRD in regards to working with families before this is considered an actual option) but this been the case, I work 40.5 hours a week + Overtime, if my partner leaves her job I would like to take time off to help her out and to get baby settled and what have you,
What I want to know is there paid parental leave that I am entitled to?

Any other suggestions (actual suggestions that is) would be much appreciated.

[Zedder]

Check out:http://www.dol.govt.nz/er/holidaysan...eave/index.asp

[DrunkenMistake]

Check out:http://www.dol.govt.nz/er/holidaysan...eave/index.asp

yeah I had a read through, ill have another look tomorrow when im a bit more awake (past my bedtime ) but from what I could gather, the only person out of the two of us eligible for paid leave would be my partner

[The Lone Rider]

Uh... my understanding is there is no such thing as paid parental leave; but that you could ask for parental leave and use your annual leave to supplement it.

[Oakie]

Only the woman is entitled to paid parental leave.

You are entitled to two weeks unpaid paternity leave if you want it from memory. If you want paid leave though it'll probably have to be annual leave unless your employer offers something different as a benefit.

[DrunkenMistake]

Only the woman is entitled to paid parental leave.

You are entitled to two weeks unpaid paternity leave if you want it from memory. If you want paid leave though it'll probably have to be annual leave unless your employer offers something different as a benefit.

I see,
Well that makes things a bit of a pain but I suppose annual leave would end up been the alternative,
I dont exactly have the worlds greatest employer... haha

[Virago]

Firstly, take note that "paid parental leave" is a misnomer - the employer pays nothing.

The payment is actually a government paid benefit, and does not pass through the employer's hands.

Fathers can also take the paid leave, but it comes off the mother's entitlement. For example, if the mother is entitled to 13 weeks payemnt, the father may take a couple of weeks of that, dropping the mother's payment to 11 weeks.

You can work out what your entitlement is using the on-line calculator.

Note that the employer must "approve" the leave, confirming that the employee will have a job to return to.

[DrunkenMistake]

Firstly, take note that "paid parental leave" is a misnomer - the employer pays nothing.

The payment is actually a government paid benefit, and does not pass through the employer's hands.

Fathers can also take the paid leave, but it comes off the mother's entitlement. For example, if the mother is entitled to 13 weeks payemnt, the father may take a couple of weeks of that, dropping the mother's payment to 11 weeks.

You can work out what your entitlement is using the on-line calculator.

Note that the employer must "approve" the leave, confirming that the employee will have a job to return to.

Ohh I had heard similar but couldnt seem to find it anywhere unless I have been super retarded and looked past it,
I may just catch up with you about it on the Monday coming if Im still a tad lost, Cheers.

[Virago]

Ohh I had heard similar but couldnt seem to find it anywhere unless I have been super retarded and looked past it,
I may just catch up with you about it on the Monday coming if Im still a tad lost, Cheers.

Went through the process last year for one of my guys. I can talk you through it and sort the forms etc.

[DrunkenMistake]

Went through the process last year for one of my guys. I can talk you through it and sort the forms etc.

Would be fantastic,
we are still working on the finer details work wise, but this was just our biggest snag so far.

[Coldrider]

We had paternity leave written into our employment contract, come from accumulated unused sick pay.

[Oakie]

Fathers can also take the paid leave, but it comes off the mother's entitlement. For example, if the mother is entitled to 13 weeks payemnt, the father may take a couple of weeks of that, dropping the mother's payment to 11 weeks..

I've not done one for the partner myself but I thought it could only be a straight swap ... she transfers to him but the whole 14 weeks. I could well be wrong though.

[XxKiTtiExX]

Firstly, take note that "paid parental leave" is a misnomer - the employer pays nothing.

The payment is actually a government paid benefit, and does not pass through the employer's hands.

Fathers can also take the paid leave, but it comes off the mother's entitlement. For example, if the mother is entitled to 13 weeks payemnt, the father may take a couple of weeks of that, dropping the mother's payment to 11 weeks.

You can work out what your entitlement is using the on-line calculator.

Note that the employer must "approve" the leave, confirming that the employee will have a job to return to.

When I applied for it this is how I understood it to work also.

[JimO]

when my wife had the twins i went back to work the next day,,,,,bugger being at home with that lot

[Berries]

It can depend on the employer as well. I could have taken longer paid leave with the arrival of my two, but then I only go to work to get away from them anyway. Congratulations btw.