Nexus Response
Department for the Economy Consultation on Domestic Abuse Safe Leave
Nexus Response
Department for the Economy Consultation on Domestic Abuse Safe Leave
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Nexus Response:
Department for the Economy Consultation on Domestic Abuse Safe Leave
As a charity that supports people impacted by abusive relationships, we welcome the opportunity to provide our expertise on the Domestic Abuse Safe Leave consultation by the Department for the Economy. Having access to paid safe leave is a vital opportunity for people impacted by domestic abuse and abusive situations to seek support, safeguard themselves and any dependents, and have the space and resources to deal with any issues relating to domestic abuse.
Our comments, recommendations, and questions are based on our expertise and experience supporting people impacted by sexual abuse and abusive relationships, as well as feedback from our clients on their experiences with accessing support from their employers.
The Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Act 2022 created a provision for an entitlement to paid safe leave for victims of domestic abuse and for “connected purposes”. The Department for the Economy, through the consultation process, is introducing regulations in accordance with the Safe Leave Act to “to entitle employees and workers, who are victims of domestic abuse up to 10 days paid safe leave in each leave year for the purpose of dealing with issues related to that abuse”. Responses to the consultation will help the Department determine:
- How to develop a legislative framework which enables employers to provide support to employees who are dealing with the challenges of domestic abuse;
- The process for taking safe leave;
- The regulatory, equality and other impacts of the policy.
You can view the full response by clicking here or on the image to the right. If you have any questions or comments about this consultation response, please contact communications@nexusni.org.
As a charity that supports people impacted by abusive relationships, we welcome the opportunity to provide our expertise on the Domestic Abuse Safe Leave consultation by the Department for the Economy. Having access to paid safe leave is a vital opportunity for people impacted by domestic abuse and abusive situations to seek support, safeguard themselves and any dependents, and have the space and resources to deal with any issues relating to domestic abuse.
The Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Act 2022 created a provision for an entitlement to paid safe leave for victims of domestic abuse and for “connected purposes”. The Department for the Economy, through the consultation process, is introducing regulations in accordance with the Safe Leave Act to “to entitle employees and workers, who are victims of domestic abuse up to 10 days paid safe leave in each leave year for the purpose of dealing with issues related to that abuse”. Responses to the consultation will help the Department determine:
- How to develop a legislative framework which enables employers to provide support to employees who are dealing with the challenges of domestic abuse;
- The process for taking safe leave;
- The regulatory, equality and other impacts of the policy.
Our comments, recommendations, and questions are based on our expertise and experience supporting people impacted by sexual abuse and abusive relationships, as well as feedback from our clients on their experiences with accessing support from their employers.
You can view the full response by clicking here or on the image to below. If you have any questions or comments about this consultation response, please contact communications@nexusni.org.
