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Some key facts to remember about Paid Parental Leave:
ï¾ Employers will not be responsible for determining employee's eligibility in regards to the scheme.
ï¾ Funds will be deposited directly to employer's nominated bank account prior to the payments commencing.
ï¾ Employers will not be required to make Superannuation contributions in respect to Parental Leave pay.
ï¾ Paid Parental Leave will not result in the accrual of additional leave entitlements such as annual leave and long service.
ï¾ Payroll tax and workers' compensation are not payable on Paid Parental Leave and as such the payments may need to be separated from payments that are.
ï¾ Parental Leave pay should be paid to employees in the same way as salary and wages.
ï¾ Parental Leave pay is taxable and employers should withhold PAYG amounts.
ï¾ Employees may continue to make automatic deductions ï¾ this is to be decided between employer and employee.
ï¾ Parental Leave pay can be salary sacrificed where agreed.
ï¾ Child Support deductions can be made from an employee's Parental Leave pay.
ï¾ You must still provide employees with access to their pay records.
ï¾ Employees may still keep in touch with their employer for up to 10 days whilst receiving Paid Parental Leave.
ï¾ Computerised payroll systems may need some amendments, check with your adviser for more information.
For more detailed information the Family Assistance Office website has resources specifically for businesses.

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/businesses/ppl_business.htm

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