Exemptions to the Parental Leave Pay reserved days limit
You may be able to take all Parental Leave Pay days yourself, even if you have a partner.
Experiencing stillbirth or neonatal death
If you experience stillbirth or neonatal death, you may be able to get Parental Leave Pay. You will need to claim and meet the eligibility rules.
Getting Parental Leave Pay and Family Tax Benefit Bereavement Payment
If your child dies, you could get Parental Leave Pay and Family Tax Benefit Bereavement Payment.
Exceptions to the work test for Parental Leave Pay for natural disasters
If a natural disaster directly affected your ability to work, you may still meet the work test for Parental Leave Pay.
Exceptions to the work test for Parental Leave Pay for dangerous jobs or workplace hazards
If you stopped working due to a dangerous job or workplace hazard, you may be eligible for the dangerous jobs provision for Parental Leave Pay.
Exceptions to the work test for Parental Leave Pay for family and domestic violence
If your ability to work has been affected by family and domestic violence, you may still meet the work test for Parental Leave Pay.
Exceptions to the work test for Parental Leave Pay for severe medical conditions
If a severe medical condition affected you or someone you care for directly, you may still meet the work test for Parental Leave Pay.
Exceptions to the work test for Parental Leave Pay for premature birth
If your child’s birth was premature, you may still meet the work test for Parental Leave Pay.
Exceptions to the work test for Parental Leave Pay for pregnancy related illnesses or complications
If you have a pregnancy related illness and stopped working earlier than expected as a direct result, you may still meet the work test for Parental Leave Pay.