Section 79BFair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

Unpaid parental leave not extended by paid leave or keeping in touch days

If, during a period of unpaid parental leave, an employee:

(a) takes paid leave; or

(b) performs work for the employee’s employer on a keeping in touch day;

taking that leave or performing that work does not have the effect of extending the period of unpaid parental leave.

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