A. For domestic abuse leave, an employee may use accrued sick leave or other available paid time off, compensatory time or unpaid leave time consistent with the employer's policies.
B. To the extent permitted by law, an employer shall not withhold pay, health coverage insurance or another benefit that has accrued to the employee when an employee takes domestic abuse leave. An employer shall not include time taken for domestic abuse leave in calculating eligibility for benefits.
History: Laws 2009, ch. 14, § 5.
Effective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 14, § 9 made Laws 2009, ch. 14, § 5 effective July 1, 2009.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 4A - Promoting Financial Independence for Victims of Domestic Abuse Act
Section 50-4A-1 - Short title.
Section 50-4A-2 - Definitions.
Section 50-4A-3 - Domestic abuse leave required; retaliation prohibited.
Section 50-4A-4 - Certification; verification.
Section 50-4A-5 - Impact of domestic abuse leave on other employee benefits.
Section 50-4A-6 - Confidentiality.
Section 50-4A-7 - Enforcement.
Section 50-4A-8 - Effect on other laws and existing employment benefits.