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HR franchise drives roll-out of domestic abuse policy
A businesswoman who was forced to take leave to attend a court case against her abusive partner is calling for more employers to introduce domestic abuse policies.

Business minister: HR has vital role in tackling domestic abuse
Paul Scully says HR, managers and colleagues must do more to help domestic abuse survivors, but it will be a learning curve.

‘Do more to support domestic abuse victims’, minister tells employers
Business minister Paul Scully says few firms are aware of the signs of domestic abuse, and even fewer have a clear policy to support those affected by it.

How should HR handle a case of domestic abuse?
With soaring rates of calls to domestic abuse helplines throughout the Covid pandemic and coverage of the Johnny Depp vs...

Why we offer domestic abuse victims 10 days’ paid leave
Today (25 November) is White Ribbon Day, when thousands of people stand together against violence against women and girls. As...

Domestic abuse review to consider salary advances and unplanned leave
The government is considering how victims of domestic abuse can be better supported by their employers and is looking at...

Tackling domestic abuse – ‘we want our workplaces to be both safe – and supportive’
When it comes to tackling domestic abuse, it is not enough for employers just to be offering safe spaces (although...

Bringing domestic abuse out of the shadows, and how employers can make a difference
Domestic abuse is nothing to do with employers or the workplace, right? Wrong. Some three-quarters of people who endure domestic...

Molson Coors offers staff two weeks’ paid ‘life leave’
Molson Coors Brewing Company is offering staff up to two weeks’ extra paid annual leave to be used for significant...

Vodafone offers staff who experience domestic abuse additional leave
Vodafone Group is to offer all staff who experience domestic abuse 10 days’ additional paid “safe leave”, after it found...

Employers urged to sign charter on domestic violence
Employers are being encouraged to take a more supportive role on domestic violence.
The GMB union is asking employers to...

Government reveals fund to help vulnerable women return to work
The Government Equalities Office is to shift its focus to helping women who are economically inactive or are in low-paid...

Toolkit seeks to help employers support domestic abuse victims
Business in the Community (BITC) and Public Health England have released a toolkit which they hope will equip employers with...

Occupational health role in child protection
Occupational health professionals have a part to play in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, but this is a sensitive and...

Workplace toolkit launched to support victims of domestic violence
A toolkit to help businesses support employees who are suffering from domestic violence at home has been developed by Public...
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