Require employers to have a domestic violence policy to support employees

Closed 33 signatures

What the petition asks

All companies should be required to have a clear policy on how to support employees suffering from domestic abuse. This should include protections for time off and ensuring they feel believed, rather than made to feel like they are just not motivated to attend work. They should feel safe at work.

A policy on how to support employees suffering from domestic abuse should include:

- a safe place for colleagues to feel at ease or talk about their experiences
- up to date information or referrals for employees to organisations that can help them
- a process for safety measures to be put into place at work.
- flexible start and finish times
- allowing colleagues to have time off to attend appointments.
- training for staff to spot the signs of abuse and to respond/refer individuals

Timeline

13 Oct 2023	Petition opened for signatures
13 Apr 2024	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 33

Status Closed

Department Home Office

Opened 13 Oct 2023

Closed 13 Apr 2024

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