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An Employer's guide to navigating Paid Domestic and Family Violence Leave: When Employment Law and Family Law Intersect

From 1 August 2023 all employees (including casuals) will be entitled to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12 month period regardless of the business size. In this webinar, we discuss how employers can best respond when an employee discloses that they are experiencing family and domestic violence. Join Jasmine O'Brien, Sladen Legal Employment Law Principal and Bridgette Kelly, Harwood Andrews Family Law Principal Lawyer as they give insights from two different perspectives. They will cover:

  • The essential changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 for the newly created Paid Domestic and Family Violence Leave.  

  • How to respond to an employee’s request for Domestic and Family Violence Leave.

  • Your work health and safety obligations if an employee discloses they are experiencing family violence.

  • Provide insight and information regarding how Employment Law interacts with Family Law.

  • How employers can assist your employees who are experiencing family law issues.

Who should watch
Business owners, HR managers, and those interested in employment law and family law.

Level of expertise
This webinar does not require any level of expertise.