You need to have done an activity that counts as work for a period before the birth or adoption of your child. There are some exceptions to the work test.
Meeting the work test
To be eligible for Parental Leave Pay, you need to meet the work test.
To be eligible for Parental Leave Pay, you need to meet the work test.
You need to have done an activity that counts as work for a period before the birth or adoption of your child. There are some exceptions to the work test.
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