This invaluable resource pack will enable your organisation to appropriately support those who are experiencing domestic abuse, who want to continue work.
The pack deals with communication between the employer and the employee, and examines solutions. It includes information on what to say when a colleague or employee discloses that they are experiencing domestic abuse, local and national contacts, workplace agreements, factsheets on employment rights at work and templates of domestic abuse policies, which can be adapted for a specific organisation.
Dealing with The Impact of Domestic Abuse on Working Life:
A Good Practice Resource for Employers, Trade Unions and Advice Workers.
Contents
What is Domestic Abuse?
For Employers
Advantages of Developing a Workplace Domestic Abuse Policy
Common Features of Workplace Policies on Domestic Abuse
Template Workplace Policies
How to Support an Employee or Colleagues who is Experiencing Domestic Abuse
Good Practice and Training
Employer Case Study – How DAWES Provided Support
Health and Safety Considerations for Domestic Abuse as a
Workplace Issue
For Trade Unions
Union Model Agreement on Domestic Abuse
Why is Domestic Abuse a Union Issue?
Resource List for Union Workers and Representatives
For Advice and Support Workers
Case Studies – Women Supported by DAWES
DAWES - Frequently Asked Questions
Identifying a Woman for Referral to the DAWES Project
Relevant Employment Rights Factsheets
Appendices
I - Useful Contacts
II - Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council Domestic,
Violence/Abuse Policy
