Victims of domestic violence should have the option of taking up to 10 days of paid leave so they — and their children — can seek medical help or get counselling, find a place to live or deal with the police and courts, the Ontario government is being urged. An estimated 10 per cent of those who experience domestic violence end up losing their jobs over issues related to the ongoing crises. Paid time off for those dealing with domestic crisis has the support of 54 unions represented by the Ontario Federation of Labour. In 2016, Manitoba became the first jurisdiction in Canada to pass a bill allowing for five paid days off, in addition to unpaid time off. Sattler has said that in Australia, where victims are provided with 10 paid days off, the average taken is three.

Source: thestar September 28, 2017 22:30 UTC