Meeting the work test
To be eligible for Parental Leave Pay, you need to meet the work test or get an exemption.
If coronavirus (COVID-19) affected your work, you may be able to use an extended work test when you claim. Read more about changes to the work test.
Page last updated: 16 November 2020
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