An employee wants to take unpaid parental leave – what notice do they need to provide?

  • 10 weeks before starting unpaid parental leave:

An employee must give notice in writing that clearly states the start and end dates of the leave.  If the employee cannot give 10 weeks’ notice they need to provide as much notice as possible

  • 4 weeks before starting unpaid parental leave:

The employee must confirm their dates with the employer, notifying of any changes to the original dates given.  If the employee cannot give 4 weeks’ notice they need to provide as much notice as possible.

Please contact CCSA Member Support on 1800 991 602 (option 2) if you require further clarification on the requirements of unpaid parental leave.