- The exemption applies to a maximum amount equivalent to 14 weeks’ pay at each employee’s normal rate of pay, regardless of whether the employee is a full-time or part-time employee. The leave may also be taken over more than 14 weeks at a reduced rate of pay per week.
Example 1
Stella is a full-time employee and elects to take adoption leave at half pay over a period of 28 weeks. Wages relating to the 28-week period are exempt.
Example 2
John is a part-time employee and elects to take parental leave at half pay over a period of 28 weeks. Wages relating to the 28-week period are exempt.