Provide 10 days paid family + domestic violence leave (FDV)

Paid FDV leave for all employees: 10 days per year (full-time + part-time + casual).

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Who must comply

All national-system employers.

What triggers it

Employee experiencing family/domestic violence requiring leave.

When due

On request, with appropriate evidence at employer's request.

Evidence required

Leave records (confidentiality required); evidence as reasonably requested.

Max penalty

Civil penalties for failure to provide; reverse-onus protection for victim-employees

Summary

From 1 February 2023 (large employers) / 1 August 2023 (small business), all national-system employees including casuals are entitled to 10 days of paid family + domestic violence leave per year (NES s 106A-106E Fair Work Act).

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Source legislation

Topics

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Source: https://fairwork.gov.au/leave/family-and-domestic-violence-leave. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.