Is it a good idea to bring my baby into work when I return?

Once we emerge from the baby haze, many of us look forward to sharing our proudest achievement with our colleagues. But...

How should I dress when I tell my manager I am pregnant?

For such an important conversation you might want to think about how you feel and dress. It is central that you feel...

Can I be forced to take my maternity leave at a particular time?

If a pregnant employee wants to work in the 6 weeks before her due date her employer can ask for a medical certificate...

I want to start maternity leave 3 weeks before my baby is due but my employer wants me to start 6 weeks before I’m due, when must it start?

Your period of maternity leave may start up to 6 weeks before the expected date of birth of your child (or earlier if...

Where can I find out more about my legal rights?

The legislation and your entitlements surrounding pregnancy and parental leave can be difficult to navigate. There are...

Can I be made redundant while I am on parental leave?

Being made redundant can happen to anyone, at anytime including while you are pregnant or on parental leave, provided...

What constitutes discrimination?

Determining whether you have experienced discrimination can be tricky, and even harder to prove. Discrimination can...

What happens if I become pregnant on maternity leave?

Whether its an oops pregnancy (yup, that happened to me!) or a planned pregnancy, navigating the biases, your...

Maternity leave- How much am I entitled to?

The Fair Work Act outlines that a primary carer of a newborn child may be eligible for Paid Parental / Maternity Leave...

Discrimination – why women really ‘opt out’

The business case for increasing female participation in the workplace and reducing discrimination makes...

Come on, Aussie blokes: close the gender gap

“Losing to team GB is bad enough…but NZ?” This is the kind of headline that typically accompanies an...