Abstract
ABSTRACT In 2023, the Irish Government became one of a small number of countries worldwide to introduce statutory domestic violence leave, a legal requirement for employers to offer paid leave to employees impacted by domestic violence. This progressive workplace entitlement has the potential to provide valuable individual support and influence attitudinal change in society by positioning domestic violence as a gender equality issue requiring a collective response. Good reform does not necessarily equate to effective implementation; an evidence-based implementation plan is vital to ensure statutory domestic violence leave is a viable option for employees who could benefit from it. However, current research is disproportionately skewed towards establishing domestic violence as a workplace issue; a focus on responding effectively to it is lacking. Conceptualising a framework for effective implementation is therefore critical for both the Irish case and globally. Through a thematic analysis of existing research, this paper outlines a six-part framework for the effective implementation of statutory domestic violence leave, against which implementation plans can be designed or appraised.
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