Family and domestic violence leave is a relatively recent concept in Australia’s industrial relations framework and so this provides useful information to employees. 

Use this Family And Domestic Violence Policy if:

• You wish to inform employees of their entitlements concerning family and domestic violence.
• You want to define what family and domestic violence is.
• You wish to establish the procedure for taking leave in the case of family and domestic violence.
• You want to establish the responsibilities of executives, managers and employees when such cases arise. 
• You want to establish a flexible working structure for when family and domestic violence occurs. 

What does this Family And Domestic Violence Policy cover?

• Purpose of the policy
• Eligibility
• Entitlement
• Notice and evidence
• Confidentiality
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid and unpaid sick and carer’s leave
• A breach of the family and domestic violence leave policy

Further Information

• Leave Policy