Florida Victims of Domestic Violence Leave Law
This law is addressed in the college’s Administrative Procedure 3.31 Family and Medical Leave. The details of this law are as follows:
Florida law mandates that the College provide up to three (3) days of time off in a twelve (12) month period if an employee has been victimized by domestic violence. The employee does not have to be eligible for the Family/Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in order to qualify.
The employee must have been employed by the College for at least three (3) months.
The employee will use accrued time off if available; otherwise it will be unpaid time.
The employee must provide the College with appropriate advance notice of the time off except in cases of imminent danger to the health or safety of the employee or a family member.
Documentation required by the College includes:
- proof of acquiring medical or mental health care for either the employee and/or a family or household member; or
- a police report; or
- proof of obtaining services from victims services organization; or
- proof of seeking legal assistance such as an injunction, restraining order or judge's order.
The College will ensure the confidentiality of all information relating to time off for domestic violence.