Family and Domestic Violence Leave Policy Template
Get all the information you need for your business’ Family and Domestic Violence Leave Policy.
This policy template contains:
- Definition of family and domestic violence
- Details of entitlement
- When employees can use the entitlement
- Evidence and notice required
- Confidentiality of payslips and record keeping
Why does your business need a Family and Domestic Violence Leave Policy?
Family and Domestic Violence Leave entitlements are changing, and this policy template will help you be ready for when the paid leave entitlement comes into effect.
Full time, part time and casual employees will be entitled to 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave per 12 month period from 1 February 2023 for business with 15 or more employees, and from 1 August 2023 for businesses with 14 or less employees.
This policy template provides all the details about family and domestic violence leave that you need to cover in your policy. The template can be tailored to address the needs of your business.
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Business Chamber Queensland members can contact the Workplace Relations teams for support in understanding the paid Family and Domestic Violence leave changes and for more information on how we can assist you in tailoring the policy template to suit the needs of your business.