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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250701T083000
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URL:https://www.shannonchamber.ie/events/domestic-abuse-as-a-workplace-iss
 ue-the-importance-of-providing-workplace-support-for-employees-affected-by
 -domestic-abuse/
SUMMARY:Domestic Abuse as a Workplace Issue: The Importance of Providing Wo
 rkplace Support for Employees affected by Domestic Abuse
DESCRIPTION:On average\, a person spends about one third of their life at w
 ork. Throughout an employee's work lifetime\, they will almost certainly f
 ace issues such as sickness or bereavement at some point. Many employers 
 have good practices and support in place to deal effectively with such si
 tuations. However\, employees may also experience far less commonly spoken
  about issues that will impact their working lives such as domestic abuse.
  Around 1 in 3 people are subjected to domestic abuse during the period o
 f their working lives. Employees’ attendance\, performance\, and product
 ivity at work may be impacted. In some cases\, abuse can occur during work
  time or through work communications channels.\n\nIn 2023\, the Government
  of Ireland introduced a legal requirement for employers to offer up to fi
 ve days of paid leave over a period of 12 months to employees affected by 
 domestic abuse. You can also take this leave if you are supporting a ‘
 relevant person’ such as a partner or dependant. The workplace has the 
 potential to be an important place of safety and support. The importance o
 f maintaining employment and independent income as a basis for recovery ca
 nnot be underestimated. It is important that employers are in an informed
  position to effectively support an employee living with domestic abuse 
 and foster an environment where employees feel comfortable seeking assista
 nce or disclosing their experiences.\n\nJoin us as we explore:\n\n 	The di
 fferent types of domestic abuse and the support services of Clare Haven.\n
  	The impacts of domestic abuse on an employee's work.\n 	Recognising the 
 signs that an employee is experiencing domestic abuse.\n 	Exploring the le
 gislation and aid in the development of a supporting workplace policy.\n 
 	Responding to a disclosure of domestic abuse.\n 	Training and raising awa
 reness.\n\nThe workplace response forms an important part of the national 
 conversation on domestic abuse and plays a crucial role in helping affecte
 d employees feel less stigmatised and therefore more likely to seek suppor
 t.\n\nThis is a breakfast event beginning at 8:30 in Treacys Oakwood Hotel
 \, Shannon.\n\nThis information presentation delivered by Clare Haven Serv
 ices. \n\n Clare Haven Services has been supporting women and children a
 ffected by domestic abuse and coercive control since 1995. The support ser
 vices provided have developed and evolved since the service first began. T
 o mark thirty years of the service\, CHS are hosting a series of commemora
 tive events throughout 2025.  \nPlease book online to secure your place!
  \nRegistration and light breakfast begin at 8:30 a.m.\, and the event wi
 ll commence at 9:00 a.m.\n&nbsp\;
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LOCATION:Treacys Oakwood Hotel\, Airport Road\, Shannon\, Co. Clare\, Irela
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