Provincial government increases paid domestic violence leave

CITYnews halifax / By Mark Hodgins

Nova Scotia’s government has announced an increase to paid days for domestic violence leave.

Starting on April 1, paid domestic violence leave will go from three days to five.

“Domestic violence affects too many Nova Scotians,” said labour minister Nolan Young. “By extending paid leave, we are helping employees seek the support they need without the added concern of lost income.”

Government says the decision was made with input from community partners including advocacy groups and aligns with recommendations from the Mass Casualty Commission, the Desmond Fatality Inquiry and the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.