Following the introduction of domestic violence leave into Australia’s National Employment Standards, employers are being warned to keep staff records confidential to ensure compliance with privacy requirements under the Fair Work Act, The Sydney Morning Herald reports. Under domestic violence leave, all employees are entitled to five days unpaid family and domestic violence leave per year. The article notes that potential breaches could occur when information is shared within the organization for “payroll purposes, record keeping or when concerns are raised about an employee’s safety.”
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