New Mexico Statutes Chapter 50. Employment Law § 50-4A-5. Impact of domestic abuse leave on other employee benefits

A. For domestic abuse leave, an employee may use accrued sick leave or other available paid time off, compensatory time or unpaid leave time consistent with the employer's policies.

B. To the extent permitted by law, an employer shall not withhold pay, health coverage insurance or another benefit that has accrued to the employee when an employee takes domestic abuse leave. An employer shall not include time taken for domestic abuse leave in calculating eligibility for benefits.