A. Remedies in this section are provided in addition to other common law, federal or state remedies.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 50-4A-8

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.

B. Nothing in the Promoting Financial Independence for Victims of Domestic Abuse Act shall supersede any provision of law or contract that provides greater rights than the rights established under that act.

C. The rights provided in the Promoting Financial Independence for Victims of Domestic Abuse Act shall not diminish an employer’s obligation to provide greater rights in compliance with another contract, collective bargaining agreement or employment benefit program, policy or plan.