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Managing Family and Domestic Violence Leave

Family and domestic violence is a workplace issue. Significant changes have recently been introduced in Federal and State industrial instruments to support employees who are experiencing or escaping family or domestic violence.

As of 1 September 2023, public sector employees in South Australia are entitled to access 15 days of family and domestic violence leave. All other employees under the Federal system, including employees of small business employers, are entitled to 10 days of family and domestic violence leave.

It is imperative that Councils, local government entities, businesses and organisations understand the legislative changes and their obligations in relation to managing family and domestic violence leave in the workplace.

Norman Waterhouse Lawyers are pleased to offer a 1.5 hour training session aimed at informing Managers and HR Officers of these recent changes, and helping them extend support to employees experiencing family and domestic violence, whilst managing legal risk.


Date: Wednesday, 31 January 2024
Cost: $150 including GST
Location: via Webinar Only

Time Session
10:00 am – 11:30 am

Managing Family and Domestic Violence Leave

In this session, we explore how family and domestic violence leave can be taken, what evidence employees have to provide, employers’ confidentiality obligations, and we provide tips on how to handle requests for such leave.

Topics Covered:

- The minimum legal entitlements of employees experiencing family and domestic violence
- Who is entitled to family and domestic violence leave
- How family and domestic violence leave is calculated for casual employees
- What evidence must be provided in support of an application for family and domestic violence leave
- Privacy and confidentiality considerations
- Recommended updates to workplace policies and procedures
- Review of recent case law and processes to best manage requests for leave


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Date

24 January 2024

Time

10:00 am – 11:30 am

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