domestic violence leave

Paid domestic violence leave set to be introduced in autumn

Paid domestic violence leave set to be introduced in autumn

It is set to become available to victims in the autumn of this year Victims of domestic violence leave is set to be formally introduced following the publication of regulations setting out the rate of pay and guidance for employers by Women’s Aid. This form of time off was introduced as part of the Work-Life […]

3 years ago

Government’s five-day domestic violence leave plan criticised

Government’s five-day domestic violence leave plan criticised

The policy has inched closer to becoming law. Yesterday, the Irish Government introduced a new domestic violence leave policy to the committee stage in the Dáil. This proposed law would give survivors of domestic abuse five days of paid time off, and it would form part of the Work-Life Balance Bill. However, as it reaches […]

4 years ago