Maternity
#1
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Maternity
Hi - I am coming to Sydney in Feb 2011 on a 457 visa. I was wondering if anyone know about statutory maternity for people on a 457 visa. We need to know for the future.
thanks.
thanks.
#2
Re: Maternity
No maternity benefits AFAIK http://www.familyassist.gov.au/payme...ts-general.php And probably a few dirty looks from an employer who would prefer that a worker works and doesnt take time off to have kids when they are being sponsored.
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Re: Maternity
I thought you had to be earning a set wage on a 457?
If thats the case, unless your employer has made provisions for maternity in your contract it might be a no go as the Government dont pay baby bonus or maternity pay to temp visa holders.
If thats the case, unless your employer has made provisions for maternity in your contract it might be a no go as the Government dont pay baby bonus or maternity pay to temp visa holders.
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Re: Maternity
No maternity benefits AFAIK http://www.familyassist.gov.au/payme...ts-general.php And probably a few dirty looks from an employer who would prefer that a worker works and doesnt take time off to have kids when they are being sponsored.
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Re: Maternity
Of course a man who is on a 457 visa can have a partner who is pregnant and would not be doing anything wrong at all.
I can't imagin your visa would be valid if you as the 457 visa stopped working to have a baby though, as a 457 visa is supposed to be full time work. Hardly full time if you are off for 6 months or more.......
I can't imagin your visa would be valid if you as the 457 visa stopped working to have a baby though, as a 457 visa is supposed to be full time work. Hardly full time if you are off for 6 months or more.......
#6
Re: Maternity
Nevertheless Supertoots, if I were thinking of trying for pregnancy, I am not sure I would not be planning to come to Australia on a temporary visa that is conditional upon my employment.