Returning from Parental Leave. Full-time employees returning from parental leave currently have a right ‘to request’ to convert to part-time employment on fixed term or ongoing basis. Where the employee wishes to do so, the Agreement would provide a right to return on a part-time basis for up to 6 months. A longer period of leave may be requested and approved by the CEO.
Returning from Parental Leave a) Clause 6.5 of the Award outlines the rights and obligations of an employee when returning from a period of parental leave. Where there is any inconsistency the provisions of this Agreement shall apply.
Returning from Parental Leave. For partial school year leaves, an employee on a parental leave of absence under this Section must confirm with human resources his/her intention to return from parental leave at least two (2) weeks prior to his/her approved leave end date. For full-year leaves, an employee on a parental leave of absence under this Section must confirm with human resources or his/her administrative designee in writing, his/her intention to return from parental leave at least six (6) weeks prior to the end of his/her leave. Upon return from a parental leave, the employee shall be returned to the former position held from which the employee was granted the leave, or an equivalent position should that position no longer be available or the School District determines the timing of the employee’s return would interfere with student achievement.
Returning from Parental Leave. Lonely Planet values employees returning to work after a period of Parental Leave and will support them in balancing their family and work responsibilities as much as possible. On return from Parental Leave, a Lonely Planet employee can request to work a 4- day (30-hour) week, up until their child’s second birthday. Requests for part-time work should be made in writing, at least 4 weeks prior to returning from parental leave. Consideration for approval will be based upon the employee’s family circumstances and the operational needs of the business (however, it would be very rare to decline such a request). Employees approved to work under this part-time arrangement may request that their part-time hours be extended beyond the 2-year period, or be made a more permanent arrangement by putting their request in writing at least 2 months before the 2-year period expires. Again, the employee’s circumstances, along with the operational and resource needs of the business will be considered by management in making a decision. Lonely Planet will also consider an employee’s request for other types of flexible, part-time return to work arrangements (such as the ability to work less than 4 days per week, or to work part-time for a short period of time before returning to full- time hours) following parental leave. Lonely Planet encourages employees planning their return from parental leave to discuss their needs as early as possible with their manager to ensure due consideration can be given. Lonely Planet will be as flexible as possible in accommodating our employees with family responsibilities.
