A step-by-step guide to parental leave โ from notifying your employer to filing for benefits and returning to work.
Applying for parental leave with your employer and applying for benefits through Employment Insurance are two separate processes. Treating them as one step is the easiest way to miss required paperwork, so it helps to track them in order.
After settling on your preferred leave period, check company paperwork, your employer's confirmation document, and your Employment Insurance enrollment history in that order to avoid gaps. Eligibility, duration, and benefit amounts can change with policy revisions, so confirm the current rules through the Employment24 (๊ณ ์ฉ24) portal or your HR department right before you apply.
01
Notify your employer of your intended leave period first
Telling your employer your start date and leave duration comes before filing for benefits. Required notice periods and application timing vary by company policy, so check with HR first.
02
Confirm the leave application form and internal process
Application forms and approval steps differ by employer. Keep a copy or screenshot of your submitted form and approval, since you'll need it later when applying for benefits.
03
Track your employer's confirmation document
The Employment Insurance benefit application requires a confirmation document issued by your employer. If your employer is slow to process it, your benefit application will be delayed too, so check on its status early.