From tomorrow a new law in Australia will come into affect.
Employees (including even Casuals if I’m not mistaken) will be able to access 10 days paid leave within a 12 month period if they experience domestic or family violence.
Previously in such circumstances such leave was usually unpaid or the employee would use another benefit (annual leave, long service, sick pay etc.)
The law is aimed at giving some relief to victims, so that they are able to not have to worry about a paycheck.
Obviously hotlines and other support services remain open to help victims in other ways.
Paid family and domestic violence leave: How does it work and how to apply, explained
So what do you guys think?
I welcome it. Anything to help out a domestic abuse survivor or make things a tiny bit easier for people in such circumstances is a plus in my book.
Employees (including even Casuals if I’m not mistaken) will be able to access 10 days paid leave within a 12 month period if they experience domestic or family violence.
Previously in such circumstances such leave was usually unpaid or the employee would use another benefit (annual leave, long service, sick pay etc.)
The law is aimed at giving some relief to victims, so that they are able to not have to worry about a paycheck.
Obviously hotlines and other support services remain open to help victims in other ways.
Paid family and domestic violence leave: How does it work and how to apply, explained
So what do you guys think?
I welcome it. Anything to help out a domestic abuse survivor or make things a tiny bit easier for people in such circumstances is a plus in my book.