{"id":2010,"date":"2022-01-18T23:25:37","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T23:25:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uk.legalvision.com.au\/?p=2010"},"modified":"2022-06-06T07:09:45","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T06:09:45","slug":"helping-employees-domestic-violence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/employment\/helping-employees-domestic-violence\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Help Employees Who May Be Victims of Domestic Violence?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Unfortunately, many people are victims of domestic violence and abuse. It could be your own employees who are experiencing abuse. Domestic violence and domestic abuse may occur inside the home, but the effect can show itself in the workplace. For example, where a victim has suffered an injury, they may be unable to come to work.\u00a0<\/span>In England and Wales, there is no legal requirement for employers to offer workplace support such as domestic leave to employees who may be suffering domestic violence. However, there are other requirements and standards of good practice which could apply to these situations.<\/span><\/p>\n

This article will explain domestic violence and abuse and how you may support your employees who are struggling as domestic abuse victims. It also outlines your legal duties as an employer, which may require you to maintain employees who are victims of domestic abuse.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Domestic Violence and Abuse?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Domestic violence and abuse can be physical, emotional or sexual abuse between family members or those in a relationship as a couple. Abuse can happen in different ways. Likewise, the perpetrator often seeks power and control over their victim through coercive, degrading, violent, threatening, or controlling behaviour.<\/span><\/p>\n

The following are some examples of domestic abuse:<\/span><\/p>\n