Know the labor rights that protect women who are victims of violence

Aracely MoralesEmployment lawyer from Estudio Miranda & Amado, warned about the labor rights that women who are victims of domestic or work violence should consider.

in sequence Family and Justicethe specialist pointed out that women victims of violence have the right not to be fired by their employer as a result of this situation and to have periods of delay or absence in accordance with the parameters established by law.

Dr. Morales clarified that, for example, the law establishes 5 days of absence within 30 days, or even more than 15 days within 180 days if they are justified.

In addition, he argued that a woman who has been a victim of violence has the right to suspend her employment relationship, if she requests it or by decision of a judge, for up to 5 consecutive months.

in sequence Family and Justice Advocate Aracely Morales He added that there are HR metrics that employers can monitor to check if there is a female employee in their organization who has been the victim of violence.

He explained that, for example, it has been established how violence affects the world of work, leading to increased absenteeism for people who have been abused, reduced productivity or being late for work.

The professional said employers have a duty to educate their company executives and all employees about women’s rights to avoid comments or attitudes that are considered sexist or violent.

He said that violence can take place at home or at work in the form of sexual harassment, which is the most common, but unfortunately 70% of survivors do not report it.

“A woman has the right to raise her voice about what is happening to her at work, contacting the company’s human resources department to report it, contact Sunafil or the judicial authority to file a complaint,” she warned.