Do I have to agree to a request from a full-time employee to return from parental leave part-time?

The short answer is no, not necessarily. According to the Fair Work Act, employees are entitled to return to their...

Can discrimination against a pregnant employee breach a workplaces’ health and safety obligations?

Laws to protect workers’ health and safety exist in all Australian jurisdictions. While WHS laws do not specifically...

Who can work flexibly?

In Australia, the Fair Work Act permits requests for flexible work arrangements from individuals if they: – are the...

When should I start the program?

Whether you’re pregnant, on leave or have returned to work there’s a lot to benefit from doing the Grace Papers...

Can I continue to breastfeed once I’ve returned to work?

Yes, you can absolutely breastfeed at work! Australian law provides that if you wish to continue breastfeeding after...

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...