Family & children · Inland Revenue
Paid parental leave
PaymentOverview
Support for primary carers taking time off work for a new baby or a child under 6 newly in their care.
Eligibility points to check
Check primary-carer criteria, previous work, time off and application timing. Having a young child alone is insufficient; check official rules for special circumstances.
How to proceed
Check eligibility and follow the paid parental leave application process on Inland Revenue’s page.
Official information and application
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