Uncapped paid family violence leave supports genU employees

In acknowledging the trauma and stress from family violence, genU is providing more family violence leave than it is legally obligated to give employees.

genU CEO Clare Amies said genU had made a commitment under the organisation’s Leave Policy to provide unlimited paid leave for employees experiencing family violence.

“We want to provide meaningful support for our employees and it’s important we acknowledge how stressful and complex family violence can be and tremendously disruptive to people’s lives,” Clare said. 

“Our focus is on both prevention of family violence and support for those experiencing it. This is one action we can take to ensure staff can focus on their issues without the worry of using annual or personal leave options for the time they need to take away from work.”  

Under the National Employment Standards, all employees, regardless of the employment arrangements, are legally entitled to 10 days paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave per year. 

“Unlimited paid Family Violence leave demonstrates our commitment to support employees experiencing family violence and creates consistency of entitlements for all our employees,” Clare said. 

During Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month 2025 in May, genU’s theme was ‘Take positive action today to build a safer community’. This served as a powerful reminder that we all have a role to create communities where everyone feels safe, respected and valued. 

To recognise the awareness month, genU hosted several activities with the aim of prevention and awareness-raising of family violence issues. These included education about behaviours which constitute family violence and a focus on the responsibility we all have in helping to prevent family violence, including creating gender equal opportunities and environments. 

“Employees also have access to a range of resources to support them if they are experiencing family violence, as well as the support of genU,” Clare said.