Corbeil said she was fortunate because her employer allowed her to miss work when needed, and make up the time later on. Article Continued Below“The idea of having flexible work arrangements, where you can change hours of work so you’re not going to be stalked by your abuser, who knows your start times and stop times. Sattler’s bill proposes 10 paid days, and also includes those who have survived sexual violence. The days must be used for specific purposes — seeing a doctor, accessing rape crisis services or dealing with the justice system, among others. And employers have the right to request “reasonable evidence” that the leave is being used for those reasons.

Source: thestar November 26, 2016 01:02 UTC