Provide 10 days paid family + domestic violence leave (FDV)
Paid FDV leave for all employees: 10 days per year (full-time + part-time + casual).
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
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Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with 10 days paid family + domestic violence leave (FDV)?
- All national-system employers.
- What triggers 10 days paid family + domestic violence leave (FDV)?
- Employee experiencing family/domestic violence requiring leave.
- When is 10 days paid family + domestic violence leave (FDV) due?
- On request, with appropriate evidence at employer's request.
- What is the maximum penalty for 10 days paid family + domestic violence leave (FDV)?
- Civil penalties for failure to provide; reverse-onus protection for victim-employees
- What evidence is required for 10 days paid family + domestic violence leave (FDV)?
- Leave records (confidentiality required); evidence as reasonably requested.
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.