Everyone deserves to work in a safer environment, free from violence, and to be supported when incidents happen.
The Government of New Brunswick is currently seeking input regarding potential leave provisions for persons subjected to domestic, intimate partner or sexual violence. These provisions would require amendments to NB’s Employment Standards Act, allowing every worker in NB to access them.
CUPE NB has submitted the following recommendations:
- 10 days of paid leave, followed by 17 weeks of unpaid leave
- Employers’ right to request proof or verification should be limited
- There should be a requirement to maintain the confidentiality of survivors taking leave
Submissions are accepted until April 20th, 2018, and can be sent to: labour-travail@gnb.ca.
Find our submission in its entirety below:
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