New Zealand grants paid leave to victims of domestic violence

The New Zealand legislature passed a law on Wednesday granting paid leave to victims of domestic violence, with supporters calling the measure revolutionary to help those who try to escape abusive relationships. The year would allow them to "stop the violence and get help without worrying about losing their jobs."

"It's a win for the victims , a win for employers and a win for society, "said Logie. a "world first" after the parliament approved the bill by 63 votes to 57.

It is the first Western country to introduce paid domestic violence leave on a national scale. The Philippines granted 10 days of paid leave to victims of domestic violence in 2004.

The Australian Fair Work Commission voted in favor of five days of unpaid leave for victims of domestic violence.

Official data show that New Zealand has one of the highest rates of domestic violence in developed countries, with rates of family homicides more than twice as high as those in the United States. Australia, Canada and Great Britain. "We are waiting for things to go wrong or someone gets killed, then we wring our hands," she said.

] Logie stated that the right to leave would give those seeking to escape violent relationships the time to perform practical tasks such as appearing in court, moving and setting up. Children in new schools.

The opposition Conservative National Party opposed legislation, saying it was well-intentioned, but could affect victims' chances of finding a job.

"Employers will start filtering and watching whether or not they want to hire someone who could present a spokesman for national justice, Mark Mitchell, told Newshub:

New Zealand has a proven track record in women's issues – in 1893 it became the first country to give women the right to vote. / Vvp

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