SAFE Leave, short for Safe Time and Sick Leave, allows employees to use their accrued sick leave for situations and concerns regarding their personal safety. SAFE Leave enables employees to focus on their safety and wellbeing in times of crisis while maintaining job security and income. It also enables organizations to provide critical support to their employees when they most need it during difficult times.
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Events covered by SAFE Leave

SAFE Leave covers events related to personal safety, including:

• Seeking medical attention for injuries related to domestic violence 
• Meeting with law enforcement to file reports or seek assistance 
• Finding safe housing or relocating to a secure environment 
• Attending court hearings for protective orders or related matters 
• Accessing counseling services for emotional and mental health support 

Eligibility for SAFE Leave

According to the American Center for Progress report, “The State of Safe Leave,” “15 states and Washington, D.C. have passed paid sick time laws, all of which explicitly allow the earned time to be used for SAFE Leave purposes: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington.”