Parental Leave
Parental Leave handbook
The 2022 Victorian Catholic Agreement significantly improves parental leave entitlements. We have published a guide to parental leave for members, which you can find via Member Access.
Key improvements in the new Agreement:
Paid parental leave increases from 14 to 16 weeks
Paid partner leave increases from 1 to 4 weeks
Eligibility for paid parental leave after 3 terms (down from 4)
Superannuation payments & recognition of service for 12 months unpaid parental leave
Paid pre-natal leave for pregnant employees (38 hours) and partners (15.2 hours)
Paid Kinship and Foster Care Leave (15.2 hours, up to 5 occasions).
If you have any questions or need advice or support, please contact the IEU on 9254 1860, or email info@ieuvictas.org.au
Parental Leave forms
These forms, prepared in consultation with the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria, are designed to help you make both you and your employer are acting in accordance with the terms of the Victorian Catholic Agreement. No member is required to use these exact forms, but you may find them useful.