Protecting your workforce from domestic abuse
Protecting your workforce from domestic abuse
UK businesses are increasingly engaging with their role in tackling domestic abuse but we know that employers still face challenges in accessing the right tools, information, guidance and materials to support their workforce.
That’s why we’ve teamed up with Cambridge businesswoman and DA Alliance Ambassador Sharon Livermore, the Employers Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA) and The HR Dept., to create a landmark domestic abuse policy and a detailed set of guidance notes informed by Sharon’s personal experience. This documentation for employers is available to download from EIDA’s website.
‘Sharon’s Policy’ calls for businesses to take up four key measures:
If you or anyone in your workforce is experiencing domestic abuse and requires legal support, you can make a referral to the DA Alliance for immediate legal advice and protection. Please contact us to discuss how we can work together to establish a referral pathway for your employees.
To find out more about how we can help you to support the vulnerable in your community get in touch today