Labour takes forward UNISON domestic abuse amendments
Jess Phillips, the shadow minister for domestic violence and safeguarding, is to take forward two UNISON workplace-related amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill.
UNISON is concerned about how domestic abuse affects victims in their workplace as well as in the home. Protections at work can ensure that victims are not trapped in a dangerous relationship because they are concerned about the security of their employment.
For victims of domestic abuse, work can be a lifeline to independence and survival.
The amendments suggested by UNISON and being taken forward by Ms Phillips are:Â
Paid domestic abuse leave
The government has a responsibility to ensure that victims of domestic abuse are given the time and space to address impacts of domestic abuse, without having to worry about being able to pay their bills.
Workers may need time off to access legal or financial advice, to arrange childcare or alternative accommodation and to seek medical advice. Victims should feel safe in the knowledge that they can work to begin to put their lives back together with their employment secure.
Without this guarantee, many women may stay in dangerous situations with their abusers because they cannot risk losing their employment.
Extend domestic abuse protection orders (DAPO) to the workplace
DAPOs restrict a domestic abuse perpetrator’s ability to harass a victim at their home. UNISON is calling for the government to extend the remit of DAPOs to include workplaces.
Without this amendment, v...
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