Enervest has introduced paid parental leave for its employees across Australia, providing 20 weeks of paid leave for all parents. The policy reflects the company’s commitment to building a workplace that is inclusive, flexible and supportive for working families.
The 20 weeks of paid parental leave is available to all eligible employees and applies equally to every parent, regardless of gender or carer designation. The policy moves away from traditional primary and secondary carer labels, ensuring all parents have equal access to paid leave and the flexibility to spend meaningful time with their families during the first year of parenthood.
The scheme applies to birth parents, adoptive parents and those welcoming children through surrogacy arrangements. In addition, Enervest will maintain superannuation contributions during the paid parental leave period and for an additional 32 weeks.
The introduction of the policy reflects Enervest’s broader commitment to attracting and retaining talented people in the energy industry by offering competitive and progressive employment benefits.
Quotes attributable to Ross Warby, CEO Enervest
“Parental leave policies play an important role in supporting working families to manage the responsibilities of caring for children while maintaining their connection to the workforce.
“As family structures and workforce participation continue to evolve, workplace policies need to evolve with them. Moving away from traditional distinctions between primary and secondary carers helps create more equal opportunities for all parents to take time to care and to return to work.
“Introducing 20 weeks of paid parental leave reflects our commitment to supporting our people, while contributing to a broader environment where working families can participate more fully in both family life and the workforce.”
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