2018 Victims' Protection Act allows 10 days of paid domestic violence leave, but Shine urges employers to stop requiring proof.
Family violence specialist service Shine urges employers to stop requiring proof of domestic violence for accessing domestic violence leave, as per the 2018 Victims' Protection Act providing 10 days of paid DV leave per year. Shine's DVFREE Lead Mira Taitz states that asking for proof is unsafe as victims often lack physical evidence. The low usage of this leave indicates the need to reduce barriers to support.
March 27, 2024
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