Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave for Small Business

Starting from 1 August 2023, employees working for small business employers (employers with fewer than 15 employees) are entitled to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave within a 12-month period.

Keeping in mind, employees of larger employers (over 15 employees) already have access this leave type effective from 1 February 2023.

Here's what you need to be aware of regarding this leave:

• The leave provides 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave to employees of small business employers.

• All employees, whether full-time, part-time, or casual, are eligible to use 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave within a 12-month period.

• The leave entitlement is not prorated for part-time or casual employees.

• All 10 days of leave are immediately available.

• This is a separate paid leave entitlement.

• Employers are prohibited from including certain information about taking paid family and domestic violence leave on an employee's pay slip.

• This new leave provision replaces the previous 5 days of unpaid family and domestic violence leave under the National Employment Standards.

For support services related to domestic, family, or sexual violence, you can reach out to 1800RESPECT, the national domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling, information, and support service.

To access their services, call 1800 737 732 or visit their website at 1800RESPECT.org.au
In case of an emergency, call 000

Reach out to AdvisoryHR to learn more about Family and Domestic Violence leave and to ensure your business stays compliant with the latest change.

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