How to adjust to the Family and Domestic Violence Leave entitlements changes

From 1 February 2023, paid family and domestic violence leave entitlements have increased from 5 days to 10 days for businesses (with more than 15 employees).   For small businesses (those that employ less than 15 people), the changes come into effect on 1 August 2023.

Key points to note:

• All employees – regardless of whether they are full time, part time or casual  – can access this Leave.
• Leave is not pro-rated, does not accumulate from year to year and the leave entitlement renews on each employee’s work anniversary.
• Information relating to paid family and domestic violence leave must not be included on an employee’s pay slip. This is to reduce the risk to an employee’s safety when accessing paid family and domestic violence leave.

Have you updated your policies and procedures?

If you are a larger organisation, have you made the necessary changes to your policies and procedures? Or if you are a smaller organisation, now is the time to start looking at what changes you need to make by the end of July.

Key considerations and actions include:

• Create or update your current Family and Domestic Violence Leave Policy and procedures
• Educate and train frontline managers on legislative changes and domestic violence from a broader social perspective
• Review related wellbeing policies and employee assistance
• Communicate the new changes to your employees

Contact Horner for HR Services                                                 

Should you need guidance or assistance with creating or updating your HR policies and procedures, contact the Horner team on 1300 119 580 or email horner@horner.com.au.