Does Dad and partner pay get paid to employer?

In Australia, Dad and Partner Pay is not paid directly to the employer. It is a government-funded payment provided to eligible fathers or partners who take time off work to care for a newborn or recently adopted child.

Dad and Partner Pay is paid by the Australian Government’s Department of Human Services directly to the eligible individual, typically in fortnightly installments. The payment is made for a maximum period of 2 weeks at the national minimum wage rate.

It is the responsibility of the individual to apply for Dad and Partner Pay and provide the necessary documentation to the Department of Human Services. Once approved, the payments are made directly to the individual’s nominated bank account.

The employer does not receive the payment, but they may need to be notified by the employee about their intention to take Dad and Partner Pay and arrange for appropriate leave arrangements.