Learn how parental leave can increase vulnerability to economic harm and what signs to watch for. A guide for parents and employers, with support options and practical steps.

Learn how New Zealand parental leave entitlements can be used, shared, or staggered. This guide explains primary carer leave, extended leave, partner’s leave, and more — for both parents and employers.

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How taking parental leave can impact your retirement savings

What are employees entitled to during parental leave in New Zealand? Get clear on pay, job protection, KIT hours, and more.

Learn how to qualify for up to 26 weeks of government-paid parental leave in New Zealand. Discover eligibility requirements, payment rates, and how to share leave with your partner.

Learn what employers need to know when an employee applies for parental leave in New Zealand — including notification deadlines, response timelines, and tips for managing the process smoothly.

Learn how to manage early returns, flexible working requests, breastfeeding accommodations, and resignations when employees return from parental leave in New Zealand.

Learn about employer obligations regarding pregnancy discrimination in New Zealand. Understand the Human Rights Act protections and how to ensure legal compliance.

Learn about your legal obligations to protect employees' jobs during parental leave in New Zealand, including key position exceptions and period of preference rules.

Learn how to legally manage redundancies affecting employees on parental leave in New Zealand, including consultation requirements and the higher threshold for justification.

Support your employees through complex parental leave situations with this comprehensive guide covering miscarriage, premature birth, pregnancy complications, and more.

Learn how to support employees with high-risk pregnancies or complications, including early leave arrangements, extended entitlements, and financial support options.

Understand how parental leave entitlements apply for both intended parents and surrogates in New Zealand, plus best practices for supporting employees on their surrogacy journey.

Learn how to support employees undergoing fertility treatments or IVF in New Zealand, including leave entitlements, best practices, and creating supportive workplace policies.

Learn about parental leave entitlements for employees becoming foster carers or Home for Life parents in New Zealand, plus best practices for supporting these alternative paths to parenthood.

Learn about statutory parental leave entitlements for employees adopting children in New Zealand, plus best practice recommendations for workplace support.

Understand parental leave entitlements for employees expecting twins or multiples, plus best practices for supporting parents facing unique challenges with multiple babies.

Learn about preterm baby payments, keeping-in-touch hours, and best practices for supporting employees with premature births in New Zealand.

Understand how to support employees through pregnancy termination with this guide to leave entitlements and best practices for New Zealand employers.