Domestic violence workplace protections legislation comes into effect 1 April

March 29, 2019 at 1:13 PM

From the NZFVC

The Domestic Violence—Victims' Protection Act 2018 comes into effect on 1 April 2019.

The Act amends the Holidays Act 2003, Employment Relations Act 2000 and Human Rights Act 1993.

The legislation gives victims of domestic violence additional employment rights and gives employers additional responsibilities. These changes include:

  • Employees who are victims of domestic violence can access up to 10 days of paid leave separate from any other form of leave under the Holidays Act 2003.
  • Employees who are victims of domestic violence can request a short-term working variation to their working arrangement which could include changes to hours of work, location and duties of work.
  • The law prohibits an employee from being treated adversely in their employment on the grounds that they are, or are suspected to be, a person affected by domestic violence.
  • Employees will be able to raise a dispute if they believe their employer unreasonably refused a request made under the new provisions.

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