Victims will now be entitled to receive their full pay and can take up to five days off work.
Employees who are victims of domestic violence will now be entitled to receive their full pay and can take up to five days off work without having to explain their absence.
The decision comes following discussions with employer representatives, trade unions, and support organisations for victims of domestic violence.
Minister for Children, Equality, and Disability Roderic O'Gorman says victims have new rights arising from the new legislation.

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