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Paid domestic violence leave – are you ready?

Elisa Luck
Tuesday, January 31st 2023

From 1 February 2023, employers with 15 or more employees must provide 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave. 

Some important tips for businesses to note:

  • Full-time, part-time and casual employees will be able to access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12-month period. 
  • It won’t be pro-rated for part-time or casual employees.
  • The full 10-day leave entitlement will be available upfront. It won’t accumulate from year to year if it’s not used.
  • The leave will be available from:
  • 1 February 2023, for employees of non-small business employers (employers with 15 or more employees on 1 February 2023)
    • Employees will continue to be entitled to 5 days of unpaid family and domestic violence leave until they can access the new paid entitlement.

    We recognise that you may provide paid or unpaid family and domestic violence leave entitlements in your employment contracts or workplace policies. If you have not already, now is a good time to contact the South Australian Business Chamber and have your policy and employment contracts reviewed. Call one of our Workplace Relations experts today on 8300 0000 (select option 1) or register your enquiry online here

    Not a member, not a problem. If you are not a the South Australian Business Chamber member now is the right time to join. Find out more about The South Australian Business Chamber Membership​ and the great benefits by calling (08) 8300 0000 or find out more here.

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