What changed
Paid family and domestic violence leave was introduced during 2023, with small business employees covered from 1 August 2023. The entitlement is 10 days in a 12-month period, available upfront to full-time, part-time and casual employees. It is not pro-rated or carried forward when unused.
A payroll and privacy issue
Fair Work restricts certain payslip information about this leave. Payroll should follow the current payment and payslip guidance rather than use a generic leave code without review. Access to supporting information should be limited to the people who need it.
What to check
Test the entitlement renewal, employee types, payment calculation and payslip display. Agree a confidential handover from HR and check what appears in routine reports. A leave balance may be technically correct while the payslip or reporting process still exposes sensitive information.
How SESAY can help
SESAY can help test configuration and document a restricted workflow with HR. Sensitive evidence handling, system access and escalation arrangements should be agreed before processing.
Discuss your payroll requirementsOfficial sources & further reading
General information, current at the review date. Check the linked regulator guidance for your circumstances and any later changes. SESAY service scope and authorisations are agreed before commencement.