There has been a four-fold increase in the number of employers implementing a domestic abuse policy, according to new research.
The CIPD in Ireland / Industrial Relations News (IRN) Annual Pay and Employment Practices Survey showed that 48% of employers are already implementing a domestic abuse policy, a big increase on last year’s figure of 12%.
More than a quarter of employers said they are considering implementing a domestic abuse policy.
Since November 2023, employers have been required to offer paid leave to workers who are subjected to domestic violence.
The Work-Life Balance Act provides for up to five days paid domestic violence leave over a period of 12 months.
Director of CIPD in Ireland Mary Connaughton welcomed the increase in those operating a domestic abuse policy for their employees.
“This is the most significant forward step among the progressive people policies we measure in our survey,” Ms Connaughton said.
“Overall, the non-pay policies have undergone dramatic growth in Irish workplaces in recent years and it’s very encouraging to see more employers focusing on the employee experience,” she added.
Today’s survey also showed that more than half of employers are implementing or considering a miscarriage policy.
When it comes to pay and recruitment, the survey showed that more than half of employers are planning to increase pay this year, and 54% planning to hire more people.
The average pay increase employers expect to award this year is 4.11%.
CIPD in Ireland is an international, professional body which focuses on HR and learning
201 organisations were surveyed for the report.
