Survivors struggle to access domestic violence leave, two years on from bill
5 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM
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Workers affected by domestic violence are by law allowed up to 10 days of annual leave. Illustration / Andrew Louis
Workers affected by domestic violence are by law allowed up to 10 days of annual leave. Illustration / Andrew Louis
Warning: This article contains experiences of domestic violence. Employers are being urged to treat domestic violence leave the same as sick leave as survivors report barriers to accessing it - some even needing to provide proof from police.
One woman who escaped violence was shocked victims were being asked to offer evidence of abuse, saying it was disgusting they weren t being believed.
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