Tesco is first supermarket to offer paid ‘safe leave’ for victims of domestic abuse
Summary
Tesco is the first supermarket in the UK to offer paid "safe leave" for employees affected by domestic abuse. Staff can take up to three paid days off to get support and handle practical matters, without needing to provide proof of abuse.Key Facts
- Tesco employees can take up to three days of paid leave for issues related to domestic abuse.
- This leave can be used flexibly, such as attending court, finding emergency housing, or securing childcare.
- Managers at Tesco have been trained to recognize signs of domestic abuse and support affected staff.
- Employees do not have to show formal evidence to use this safe leave.
- The policy was created in partnership with the worker’s union Usdaw.
- Other companies like BP and Vodafone have similar support programs.
- More than 3 million people faced domestic abuse in England and Wales last year, mostly women.
- Laws in Northern Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines provide paid leave for domestic abuse victims.
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