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Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987

Partner’s leave

20: Date of commencement of partner’s leave

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“When your partner's leave begins”

Your partner’s leave starts on different days depending on your situation. If your spouse or partner gives birth to a child, your leave begins on the day the baby is born. If you’re becoming a primary carer for a child in another way, your leave starts when your spouse or partner becomes the main caregiver for that child. Sometimes, your leave might start earlier or later than these dates. This can happen if it’s decided according to section 21 or section 22 of the law.

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Part 2 Partner’s leave

20Date of commencement of partner’s leave

  1. Partner’s leave begins,—

  2. in the case of a child born to the employee’s spouse or partner, on the date of confinement; or
    1. in any other case, on the date on which the employee’s spouse or partner becomes the primary carer in respect of the child; or
      1. on any earlier or later date determined in accordance with section 21 or 22.

        Notes
        • Section 20: replaced, on , by section 29 of the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Amendment Act 2016 (2016 No 8).