Taking family & domestic violence leave

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From today employees under an award are entitled to 5 days unpaid family & domestic violence leave each year.

Family & domestic violence leave can be taken when it is impractical to deal with a family violence situation outside work hours - for example attending Court

For more information, or to check your award, head to the Fair Work Australia website:

https://www.fairwork.gov.au/leave/family-and-domestic-violence-leave/taking-family-and-domestic-violence-leave

Please note: the information in this article is general in nature. For specific advice about your circumstances, contact us to make an appointment with one of our solicitors.