News from Westchester County Legislator, Minority Whip, Gordon Burrows, 15th District.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, 

I'm proud to say that Westchester County's Safe Leave Law is now in effect.

The law, which passed the Board of Legislators in April with unanimous bi-partisan support, took effect October 30. 

Now, victims of domestic violence are entitled to take up to 40 hours of paid leave to attend or testify in court proceedings related to their situations, to move from an abuser’s residence, or to confer with lawyers or other advisers.

This law protects people when they are at their most vulnerable, because domestic violence survivors should not have to choose between their safety and their jobs or incomes.

The County's Human Rights Commission has prepared helpful guides in English and in Spanish for workers and for employers to explain the new law as well as model employee notices in English and in Spanish for employers to distribute.  Please visit https://humanrights.

westchestergov.com/resources/westchester-s-safe-time-leave-law where you can link to the documents.

Please forward this e-news to family and friends who may be interested in this information.

Sincerely,

Gordon Burrows, Westchester County Legislator, 15th District