A. Remedies in this section are provided in addition to other common law, federal or state remedies.
B. Nothing in the Promoting Financial Independence for Victims of Domestic Abuse Act shall supersede any provision of law or contract that provides greater rights than the rights established under that act.
C. The rights provided in the Promoting Financial Independence for Victims of Domestic Abuse Act shall not diminish an employer's obligation to provide greater rights in compliance with another contract, collective bargaining agreement or employment benefit program, policy or plan.
History: Laws 2009, ch. 14, § 8.
Effective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 14, § 9 made Laws 2009, ch. 14, § 8 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.