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Returning to Work Following Parental Leave

This Fact Sheet explains your pregnancy and parental-related entitlements upon returning to the workplace following a period of parental leave.

These entitlements include:

  1. the Return to Work Guarantee;
  2. your right to request flexible working arrangements; and
  3. accommodations you may request upon your return to work.

This Fact Sheet also provides information on your rights as a breastfeeding parent when returning to the workplace.

For more information about returning to work following parental leave, we recommend you download the ‘Returning to Work Following Parental Leave’ Fact Sheet

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Call our Telephone Information Service on Melbourne Metro (03) 9662 1933 or Regional Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania on 1800 331 617.

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