Supporting our people who are affected by domestic violence
We implemented our policy relating to the Domestic Violence Victims’ Protection Act 2018 from the required date of 1 April 2019. Under the policy we will provide support to our people when they are affected by domestic violence (or where a child in their household is affected) as follows:
- up to ten days paid leave in a 12-month period, with entitlement starting from the date of employment
- additional special leave for people who need further support beyond the ten days of entitlement under the Act
- we will accommodate requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible using favourable discretion – this may include variations to hours of work, days of work, and/or place of work.
We do not ask for evidence of domestic violence, as it is important that our people receive the support they need as quickly and sensitively as possible.
