Fair Work’s Family and Domestic Violence Leave 

In February 2023 the National Employment Standards (NES) introduced new entitlements for employees, known as Family and Domestic Violence Leave. Introducing new workplace standards, the Family and Domestic Violence Leave enabled employees experiencing domestic and family violence to access 10 days of leave. The leave addressed the economic insecurity victim-survivors of family and domestic violence often experience when taking time off work.

WIRE’s Family and Domestic Violence Leave video is informed by intersectional feminism, trauma-informed and strength-based frameworks. We apply each framework to create a video reflecting the different challenges people can face when experiencing family and domestic violence.

Speaking to an employer about family and domestic violence can be hard, this can depend on how safe you feel to share personal information. This video reflects on what may be helpful to think about to prepare speaking with an employer, including information available from organisations to access support.

WIRE’s video on Fair Work’s Family and Domestic Violence Leave can be a helpful tool for both individual and professional use. You can access the video here

Every effort has been made to ensure the information in this video is accurate and current at the time it was created in June 2024. The information in this video may be subject to change.

For further information and updates about the leave visit:

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

For updates about the leave for small businesses visit:

https://www.fairwork.gov.au/leave/family-and-domestic-violence-leave/employer-guide-to-family-and-domestic-violence