Domestic abuse

New and updated

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  Policies and documents

  Policy on supporting staff experiencing domestic abuse

  Updated to take account of the definition of "domestic abuse" set out in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.

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  Legal timetable

  Paid leave for victims of domestic abuse introduced in Northern Ireland

  Leave and pay is available in Northern Ireland to enable employees to deal with issues relating to domestic abuse.

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  How to

  How to support employees experiencing domestic violence and abuse

  Enhanced with further information including on steps employers can take to protect employees working from home and on provision for paid leave for employees in Northern Ireland to deal with issues relating to domestic abuse.

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  Consultations

  Call for evidence on workplace support for those affected by domestic abuse

  Updated to include a reference to the Government's response to the consultation.

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  Tasks

  Establish a policy on supporting employees experiencing domestic violence