The ultimate guide to parental leave for Kiwi employers

Parental LeaveParental leave policy creation

10 Feb

We understand that managing parental leave matters is not a regular task for most leaders and managers, and it can be easy to forget the details — despite the best intentions to support your employees.

When PaySauce and Crayon joined forces, we discovered a wealth of valuable information and insights to share with New Zealand employers navigating parental leave.

That's why we created a comprehensive guidebook for employers with actionable steps to help support employees during parental leave — an exciting but challenging time in their careers.

Providing a positive parental leave experience for your employees isn't just a nice thing to do - it's also smart business. Missteps along the way, even with the best intentions, can leave your employees feeling undervalued and frustrated. As an employer, this can lead to headaches and legal risks if you're not aware of your obligations.

Our guide includes a free downloadable Employer Parental Leave Checklist to make sure you've got everything covered. Head over to the PaySauce blog to access the full series and start providing your employees with the support they need.

PART ONE: THE BASICS

Avoiding Common Mistakes

PART TWO: LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

PART THREE: ABOVE & BEYOND

Now for the important legal part: The information we provide is general and not regulated financial advice for the purposes of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. Please seek independent legal, financial, tax or other advice in considering whether the content in this article is appropriate for your goals, situation or needs. The information in this article is current as at 10 February 2023.