Glossary

Partner’s Leave

When a spouse or partner takes time off work to either care for a newborn child their partner gave birth to, or become the primary carer of a child under six years of age on a permanent basis.

An employee can take partner’s leave within a certain time frame: 1) 21 days before the due date of the baby, or the date they will become the primary carer of a child under six years of age or 2) 21 days after the baby is born, or the date they become the primary carer of a child under six years of age.