Short Parental Leave. (paternity) An Employee will apply in writing for short parental leave as soon as reasonably practicable on or after the first day of the period of leave, stating the first and last days of the period. In addition, an Employee will provide the Employer at least ten weeks’ notice of the proposed period of paternity leave, with a certificate from a registered medical practitioner which names his spouse, states that she is pregnant and the expected dates of confinement, or states the date on which the birth took place.
Short Parental Leave. An unbroken period of up to one week at the time of the birth of the child or other termination of the spouse's or partner's pregnancy or, in the case of adoption, from the date of taking custody of the child or children;
Short Parental Leave. Short Parental Leave may be taken by an employee in connection with the birth of their child(ren) or their adoption of a child of less than 6 months of age. Short Parental Leave consists of a maximum unbroken period of 1 week leave at the employee's ordinary rate of pay. Short Parental Leave cannot be applied for in combination with Long Parental Leave for Primary Care or Maternity Leave. This paid leave shall not extend the maximum period of parental leave as prescribed by the Industrial Relations Xxx 0000. Short Parental Leave granted shall be considered as service with Council for all purposes.
