Further Unpaid Parental Leave Eligibility Entitlement Sample Clauses

Further Unpaid Parental Leave Eligibility Entitlement. Conditions Notice and Evidence Staff members who have been granted an initial period of unpaid parental leave (including eligible casual staff) Staff may request a further period of unpaid parental leave beyond the initial 52 week period for a further period of up to 52 weeks If the staff member has, or will have, responsibility for the care of the child for the duration of the leave. The staff member’s request must be in writing and given to the University at least four (4) weeks before the end of the current parental leave period. The University will give a written response to the request as soon as practicable, and no later than 21 days after the request is made. The response will include the details of the reasons for any refusal on reasonable business grounds. Evidence to include written confirmation from staff member providing that the staff member will be the only primary caregiver for the period of the leave. Length of Service Quantum of Paid Leave 24 months or greater 36 weeks paid leave Between 12 and 24 months 26 weeks paid leave <12 months Two (2) weeks paid leave per completed month of Service