A payment for up to 2 weeks while you care for your new child.
There are some changes to the work test for Parental Leave Pay and Dad and Partner Pay. Read more about COVID-19 payments and special circumstances and how they affect the work test.
To get this you must:
Read the full conditions under who can get it.
If you're an employer, read more about the Paid Parental Leave scheme for employers and how to help your employees.
Page last updated: 10 December 2021
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