Wednesday, February 13, 2019
"A Scottish council has become the first in Europe to give 'safe leave' to employees who have suffered domestic abuse.
South Ayrshire's policy will offer up to 10 days of paid leave to enable staff to seek help and support for themselves and their families.
The policy is inspired by new domestic violence legislation in New Zealand.
It was unanimously supported by all 28 councillors in December and has now been approved.
New Zealand passed its domestic violence victims' protection bill in July 2018, becoming the second country to adopt such a measure after the Philippines led the way in 2004.
...The leave will allow employees to attend medical appointments and counseling, attend legal proceedings, seek safe housing and visit support agencies."
