Domestic violence costs employers £3 billion a year

Time off work due to injuries caused by domestic violence is costing employers and workers nearly £3 billion a year, according to Government figures.

The report, The Cost of Domestic Violence, says that physical injury, fear and anxiety, and time spent seeking help and seeing doctors and lawyers are the main reasons for time off work.

The report also highlights the impact that domestic violence can have on an individual's productivity and performance.

The cost of domestic violence (PDF format)   Read the full text of the report on the Women and Equality Unit website.

Domestic violence injuries cost £2.7bn a year   Michael Millar of Personnel Today reports.

Also

Domestic violence costs employers and victims £2.67 billion each year   A government report suggests that sickness absence and labour turnover caused by domestic violence is costing employers dear.IRS Employment Review reports.

Domestic violence - the employer's role  Writing on personneltoday.com, Simon Kent offers guidance on what employers can do to address this issue.

How to develop a workplace policy on domestic violence   XpertHR's How to service has a step-by-step guide to developing a policy on domestic violence.