ACTU claims a win for the first national family and domestic violence leave in the world

In summary, the FWC has accepted the ACTU's arguments that FDV is a significant community issue, that it disrupts workforce participation, that it disproportionately affects women and that it requires a workplace response. Importantly, the FWC accepted that existing entitlements are not adequate to support employees experiencing FDV. The FWC agreed with the ACTU that paid FDV leave will assist employees experiencing FDV and is a desirable outcome. More...