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New Zealand gives victims of domestic violence 10 days of paid leave
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iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- Victims of domestic violence in New Zealand now have new protections, including paid leave from work to allow them time to ...
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New Zealand offers paid leave to domestic violence survivors
CBC.ca
New Zealand has become one of the only countries offering paid leave to domestic violence survivors, after approving a law aimed at protecting victims. New Zealand has one of the worst records for domestic violence among developed nations. Nationwide ...
New Zealand Passed A Paid Domestic Violence Leave Bill & Here's How It'll Make A Difference For WomenBustle
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New Zealand Becomes First Country to Introduce Paid Leave to Domestic Violence VictimsGood News Network
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New Zealand Passed A Paid Domestic Violence Leave Bill & Here's How It'll Make A Difference For Women
Bustle
The New Zealand Parliament has just passed a bill that makes it mandatory for survivors of domestic violence to be allowed 10 days' paid leave from work, in addition to their regular sick and vacation time, to make any arrangements that help them to ...
New Zealand gives victims of domestic violence 10 days of paid leaveABC News
Domestic violence victims able to take out special paid leave in New ZealandMashable
'A huge win': New Zealand brings in paid domestic violence leave ...The Guardian
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New Zealand Will Provide Paid Leave To Domestic Violence Survivors
Spokane Public Radio
The effect, she says, is that it legally requires every workplace to say that "the safety and well-being of our staff experiencing domestic violence is our business. This challenges the fundamental social dynamic that has allowed this violence to ...

New Zealand has passed a law giving domestic violence survivors paid leave – our government must now do the same
The Independent
Recent research into the response to domestic abuse in the workplace, commissioned by the Vodafone Foundation, found that of the organisations who had an employee disclose domestic abuse, 16 per cent said that the domestic abuse had caused an ...
New Zealand offers paid leave to domestic violence survivorsCBC.ca
'A huge win': New Zealand brings in paid domestic violence leave ...The Guardian
Domestic violence legislation shows unions' powerScoop.co.nz
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Domestic violence victims able to take out special paid leave in New Zealand
Mashable
Logie said domestic violence is an issue that isn't strictly confined to the home, with abuse trickling into the workplace, undermining their safety and productivity. "All too often, victims have to leave their jobs because of this, and it makes them ...
Domestic violence legislation shows unions' powerScoop.co.nz
'A huge win': New Zealand brings in paid domestic violence leave in world firstThe Guardian
New Zealand Passes Law To Give Domestic Violence Victims Paid LeaveHuffPost UK
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Nonprofit launches Colorado campaign to provide survivors of sexual violence a venue to safely speak up
Greeley Tribune
The goal is to raise awareness about the various ways sexual violence impacts Colorado communities, including child sexual abuse, sexual assault, sex trafficking, forced prostitution, domestic abuse and workplace violence, among others. MapYourVoice ...

POLITICAL ROUNDUP | July 2018
Ventura County Reporter
“This allows repeat harassers to continue to victimize women in the workplace as they move from job to job.” The California Chamber of Commerce deemed the bill a “job creator” and it has the ... The bill expands law enforcement training to include a so ...

Domestic violence legislation shows unions' power
Scoop.co.nz
Domestic violence legislation shows unions' power to drive change. Source: PSA. --. World-first legislation to give workplace support to victims of family violence proves unions are driving change for all workers, the PSA says. Green MP Jan Logie ...
New Zealand grants paid leave to domestic violence victimsTelegraph.co.uk
New Zealand passes Bill giving 10 days' leave to domestic violence ...Newshub
Domestic violence bill: Nats on wrong side of history - GreensRadio New Zealand
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Domestic violence program receives $15000 state grant
The Times Telegram
Maureen Petrie, executive director of Catholic Charities of Herkimer County, said the funding will provide support for the advocates in the domestic violence program and cover its 24-hour hotline. The Domestic Violence Program of Herkimer County ...

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Gov. Inslee appoints YMCA Spokane CEO to Washington Women's Commission
KXLY Spokane
The commission was created to address issues relevant to the needs of women, such as domestic violence, childcare and support, sexual discrimination and harassment in the workplace, equal compensation and job pathways in employment, and the specific ...

New Zealand grants paid leave to domestic violence victims
Telegraph.co.uk
New Zealand has one of the world's highest rates of domestic violence – a phenomenon that has been blamed on a range of factors, including high levels of alcohol and drug use as well as societal attitudes towards the status of women. Authorities say ...
New Zealand passes Bill giving 10 days' leave to domestic violence victimsNewshub
Bill allowing leave for domestic violence victims passes third readingNew Zealand Herald
Women's Refuge ecstaticScoop.co.nz
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Domestic violence victims able to take a new form of leave
Taranaki Daily News
It also allows workers who are victims of domestic violence to request flexible working arrangements and prohibits being a victim of domestic violence as a grounds for discrimination under the Human Rights Act. ... now from years of research that tells ...

New Zealand passes Bill giving 10 days' leave to domestic violence victims
Newshub
Victims of domestic violence will soon be entitled to 10 days of paid leave from the workplace. The Green Party's Jan Logie's Bill allows victims of domestic violence to request domestic violence leave. It's been passed with support from Government ...
Bill allowing leave for domestic violence victims passes third readingNew Zealand Herald
Women's Refuge ecstaticScoop.co.nz
Domestic violence victims able to take a new form of leaveStuff.co.nz
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Inaugural Toi Wahine Festival Hits Hamilton
Scoop.co.nz
where workplace and domestic violence issues are discussed by expert Wāhine from a diverse range of perspectives. “There are lots of free community events too!” says Hakaraia, 'We have an event for older women to meet new friends and 'E Kō! Hey Girl!

What To Do If You're Being Emotionally Abused By Your Partner
Bustle
With the #MeToo movement in full swing, and the open conversations around ending workplace harassment, our country — despite being in Trump's America — has been getting more open and honest about everyday challenges that women face, both in ...

Albemarle County Man Raising Awareness of Domestic Violence
NBC 29 News
Now, Quincy is trying to help others, one step at a time: “I'm doing a walk just for domestic violence just to keep the awareness of the situation that's happened to my sister, that's happened to so many others that goes quiet.” The walk started at ...

Cessnock City Council adopts family and domestic violence protocol for staff
Cessnock Advertiser
Cessnock City Council has endorsed the adoption of a family and domestic violence protocol, which will allow affected employees to take up to 10 days of paid leave per year for legal proceedings and appointments, relocation or making other safety ...
Push for paid 'domestic violence leave' gains momentumThe Western Weekender

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Inslee announces nine appointees to state Women's Commission
Access Washington
The commission was created by HB 2759 to address issues relevant to the problems and needs of women, such as domestic violence, childcare and support, sexual discrimination and harassment in the workplace, equal compensation and job pathways in ...

Cessnock City Council adopts family and domestic violence protocol for staff
Cessnock Advertiser
Cessnock City Council has endorsed the adoption of a family and domestic violence protocol, which will allow affected employees to take up to 10 days of paid leave per year for legal proceedings and appointments, relocation or making other safety ...