Paid leave OK for vics of abusers

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE and sexual assault victims will be able to take paid time off from work under a bill passed by the City Council on Tuesday.

The legislation allows up to five days off a year for things like court appearances, meetings with law enforcement, serving an order of protection, counseling, or moving to get away from an abuser.

The bill expands the city’s existing paid sick days law, and workers will have a total of five days to use either for illness or the added reasons.

Women who face physical violence from a romantic partner report missing an average of 7.2 days of work as a result, said Councilwoman Julissa FerrerasCopeland (D-Queens), who sponsored the bill. Mayor de Blasio is expected to sign it.