Australia enshrines paid domestic violence leave in law

Australia on Thursday passed legislation entitling workers to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave, enabling victims to find new homes for themselves or their children without risking their jobs or income.More than 11 million Australians will be eligible for the universal entitlement from February, including casual and part-time workers.Employment minister Tony Burke described the legislation as a long overdue change that will provide individuals with the means to escape violent situations without risking their financial security."This bill will not by itself solve the problem…READ FULL ARTICLE