Qualifying for paid parental leave

Find out who can apply, what the requirements are, the rules for preterm babies, how you can keep in touch with work, and what other income you can get without losing your entitlement.

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Who can apply for paid parental leave You can apply for paid parental leave if you’re the child’s primary carer, and you may also be eligible if you miscarry your baby or your baby is stillborn.
Work requirements for paid parental leave You can qualify for paid parental leave as an employee or a self-employed person if you’re taking time off work to care for your child and you have worked over the previous 52 weeks.
Preterm babies and paid parental leave If you’re a primary carer, you may be able to get preterm baby payments in addition to paid parental leave if you’re caring for a baby who was born live before week 37 of the pregnancy ─ as long as you’re eligible for parental leave payments.
Keeping in touch hours Keeping in touch hours help you stay connected with your work.
Other income while on paid parental leave You can get certain types of income and still keep your full entitlement to paid parental leave, but make sure you use the right tax code.

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