Family leave EY to claw back parental leave pay from staff who quit within a year Big Four firm introduces repayment rule and tougher eligibility requirements in overhaul of Australian leave policy iStock.com/wallix Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Monday 18 May 2026 EY will require some employees to repay parental leave pay if they resign within a year of returning from leave, in a tightening of one of corporate Australia’s most generous schemes. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Pregnancy Class action accuses Deloitte of discriminating against pregnant staff Discrimination Google accused of discrimination during “high-risk” pregnancy Discrimination Walgreens settles bias suit after refusing pregnant worker emergency leave Family leave South Africa’s top court rules in favour of equal parental leave