Common use of Domestic/Family Violence Support Clause in Contracts

Domestic/Family Violence Support. Employees who experience domestic/family violence can seek support and assistance from their employer. Employees dealing with such issues are encouraged to seek confidential assistance from their employer. Family violence leave shall be granted in accordance with the provisions of the Holidays Act 2003 and its amendments. This leave is in addition to the annual leave and sick leave provisions in this agreement. In accordance with the Holidays Act, an employee who is experiencing family violence is eligible for family violence leave after six months current continuous service with the employer; the entitlement is to up to 10 days leave in each subsequent 12 month period. The employer may require evidence that the employee is affected by family violence. This section is added to provide general information about the entitlement provided by the Act and does not replace the provisions of the Act.

Domestic/Family Violence Support. Employees who experience domestic/family violence can seek support and assistance from their employer. Employees dealing with such issues are encouraged to seek confidential assistance from their employer. Family violence leave shall be granted in accordance with the provisions of the Holidays Act 2003 Xxxxxxxx Xxx 0000 and its amendments. This leave is in addition to the annual leave and sick leave provisions in this agreement. In accordance with the Holidays Act, an employee who is experiencing family violence is eligible for family violence leave after six months current continuous service with the employer; the entitlement is to up to 10 days leave in each subsequent 12 month period. The employer may require evidence that the employee is affected by family violence. This section is added to provide general information about the entitlement provided by the Act and does not replace the provisions of the Act.