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Form giving notice for taking unpaid parental leave template sts: Giving notice for taking unpaid parental leave template sts
This template is used when notifying the Fair Work Ombudsman about taking unpaid parental leave under the STS scheme. You use it to formally tell your employer you are starting a period of leave without pay.
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Fair Work Ombudsman Form giving notice for taking unpaid parental leave template sts - Giving notice for taking unpaid parental leave template sts
This template is used when notifying the Fair Work Ombudsman about taking unpaid parental leave under the STS scheme. You use it to formally tell your employer you are starting a period of leave without pay.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The biggest mistake is failing to provide the exact start date of the unpaid leave.
- 2Missing the actual start date of the unpaid leave period.
- 3Failing to specify if the leave is voluntary or required by circumstance.
- 4Not signing and dating the form correctly.
- 5Submitting it via an outdated method (e.g., sending a PDF when they require portal upload).
Plain English
If you plan on taking time off work that isn't paid, this form helps you give official notice. It’s a straightforward way to document your plans with the Fair Work Ombudsman in mind. You use it so everyone knows when your unpaid break starts and ends.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this notice before you start your unpaid parental leave period. Notified early is always better than waiting until the first day off work.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- You need to formally tell the Fair Work Ombudsman you are taking unpaid leave.
- The leave must fall under the specific rules of the STS scheme.
- Use this when notifying, not just when applying for the leave itself.
- It is your official notice regarding that particular period of unpaid time off.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Need to report paid parental leave
If you are receiving pay during the leave.
✓ Check if STS rules apply.
Just starting employment (no leave yet)
To tell them about your start date, not a specific leave period.
✓ Confirm employment start date.
New Employment Notification Template
Disputing unpaid leave taken previously
When the employer disagrees with the notice you gave earlier.
✓ Check if it's a dispute or just initial notification.
Deadline or filing window
While there isn't a strict deadline listed on the form itself, you must give notice before your leave commences. Aim for as much advance warning as possible.
Before you submit
- 1Double-check your start date of unpaid leave against your employment contract.
- 2Verify the exact duration or end date of the unpaid period.
- 3Confirm the correct name and ABN (if applicable) of your employer.
- 4Ensure you have correctly referenced the STS scheme in the relevant section.
- 5Review all mandatory fields for missing information before clicking submit.
How to file this form
- 1Fill in all required personal details accurately.
- 2Clearly state the dates and reason for the unpaid parental leave under STS.
- 3Attach any supporting documents (like a letter from your employer).
- 4Select the appropriate submission method (e.g., upload to the Fair Work Ombudsman portal).
- 5Review the summary screen before finalizing the submission.
Known limitations
- 1This template only covers unpaid leave under STS; it does not cover all types of parental leave.
- 2It is a notification tool, not an automatic approval guarantee from the FWO.
- 3The form itself may require separate documentation proving your employment status.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: Whether this specific template supersedes older versions.
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
Applicant
1 items
Full name (and representative, if any), postal address, email, and phone number of the person or organisation lodging the application.
Respondent
1 items
The exact legal name and ABN of the employer or other party the application is made against.
The Matter
2 items
Identify the kind of matter — for example, unfair dismissal, general protections, or an agreement application.
A clear description of what happened, relevant dates, and the outcome you are seeking.
Dates
1 items
Relevant dates such as the date of dismissal or the date the issue arose — these determine whether you are within time.
Supporting
1 items
Any documents that support your application, such as letters, contracts, or notices.
Declaration
1 items
Sign and date the form. Applications may also require a fee or an application for a fee waiver.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This template is specifically for notifying the Fair Work Ombudsman about unpaid parental leave taken under the STS scheme. It serves as your formal record of starting that leave period.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check for updates to STS eligibility criteria within the current template.
- Verify the required fields match the latest Fair Work Ombudsman guidelines.
- Confirm the specific naming convention ('template sts') is correct.
- Ensure the form accepts both digital submission and print/scan uploads.
Quick Facts
Sources
- SRCAgency: Fair Work Ombudsman
- SRCForm Name: Giving notice for taking unpaid parental leave template sts
- SRCPurpose: Formal notification of leaving unpaid parental leave under STS.
- SRCContext: Australian employment law/Fair Work regulations.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'notice' with 'application': You are telling them it *is* happening, not asking if it *can* happen.
Not knowing which STS scheme applies: Ensure you match the leave type to the correct STS criteria.
Forgetting employer details: If the employer name is wrong, the notification won't link correctly in their records.
Using this form when paid leave is still running: You must notify *when* the unpaid portion starts.
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