Make domestic abuse workplace policies mandatory in England and Wales

Closed 101 signatures

What the petition asks

While guidance to help employers spot signs of domestic abuse is available, I feel that without a requirement that all employers have to put in place robust policies, much domestic abuse will continue to go unnoticed.

1 in 4 women & 1 in 6 men suffer from domestic abuse in their lifetime and domestic abuse costs businesses £1.9 billion per year due to decreased productivity, time off work, lost wages and sick pay. 1 in 5 survivors take time off work due to abuse.

A fifth of people meet their partner at work, and requiring employers to put in place policies to provide a supportive and safe workplace can help keep victims safe.

Every employer has a role to play including protection at work.

Timeline

15 Sep 2020	Petition opened for signatures
15 Mar 2021	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 101

Status Closed

Opened 15 Sep 2020

Closed 15 Mar 2021

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