64Extension of period of parental leave

#### 64 Extension of period of parental leave 64 Extension of period of parental leave > > (1) An employee may extend the period of parental leave once only by giving the employer notice in writing of the extended period at least 14 days before the start of the extended period. The period of leave cannot be extended by such a notice beyond the maximum period of leave authorised by this Part. > > > (2) An employee may extend the period of parental leave at any time with the agreement of the employer. The period of leave can be extended by such an agreement beyond the maximum period of leave authorised by this Part. > > > (3) This section applies to an extension of leave while the employee is on leave or before the employee commences leave.