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January 5, 2024Do I need to provide my employer with written proof if I need to take time off for domestic violence?
Your employer can ask you to verify why you need to use domestic abuse leave. If your employer does ask for verification, you must provide one of the following:
- a police report that shows that you or your family member were a victim of domestic abuse;
- a copy of an order of protection or other court evidence connected to the domestic abuse; or
- a written statement saying that you or your family member are or were scheduled to come to court for a case related to an incident of domestic abuse. The statement can be from:
- a lawyer representing you;
- a district attorney’s victim advocate;
- a law enforcement official; or
- a prosecuting attorney.1
1 N.M. Stat. § 50-4A-4(B)
How much notice do I need to give my employer to take time off for domestic violence?
The law doesn’t specifically say how much advance notice you need to give your employer before taking domestic abuse leave. However, the law does make it clear that if you need to use your domestic abuse leave in an emergency, you must notify your employer within twenty-four hours of starting your leave.1
1 N.M. Stat. § 50-4A-4(A)
