THE Keneally government is sitting on a landmark clause in a workplace agreement that would see public servants who are victims of domestic violence given an extra 20 days paid leave.

The clause would also ensure bosses could not sack or suspend an employee if their attendance or work suffered because of domestic violence, and human resources staff would be trained in domestic violence issues.

Stalling ... Kristina Keneally. Credit:Jon Reid

The Public Service Association and the Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse have been calling on the government since last May to support public servants who are victims of violence.

The University of NSW was the first workplace in the country to adopt the clause but the state government has still not signed off on it, despite it being a recommendation in the government's domestic violence policy.