Domestic violence survivors often need to take time off from their jobs to go to court to testify against a batterer or to get a restraining order to protect themselves and their children. Under California Labor Code 230, which is part of the "Survivors of Domestic Violence Employment Leave Act," survivors of domestic violence are entitled to job-guaranteed time off from work to testify in court as a witness or to ensure the health and safety of themselves and their children.

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