Tesco is first supermarket to offer paid ‘safe leave’ for victims of domestic abuse
Photograph: Anna Barclay/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenTesco employs 300,000 people in the UK. Domestic abuse often has an impact on the working lives of survivors, and it is important that employers understand this and the actions they can take to support and protect them,” he said.“Historically violence against women, and domestic violence in particular, has been hidden, excused and ignored. No one should have to choose between their job and their safety.”More than 3 million people suffered some form of domestic abuse in England and Wales last year, most of whom were women, according to the campaign group SafeLives.
- ▪Photograph: Anna Barclay/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenTesco employs 300,000 people in the UK.
- ▪Domestic abuse often has an impact on the working lives of survivors, and it is important that employers understand this and the actions they can take to support and protect them,” he said.“Historically violence against women, and domestic
- ▪No one should have to choose between their job and their safety.”More than 3 million people suffered some form of domestic abuse in England and Wales last year, most of whom were women, according to the campaign group SafeLives.
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Tesco employs 300,000 people in the UK. Photograph: Anna Barclay/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenTesco employs 300,000 people in the UK. Photograph: Anna Barclay/Getty ImagesTescoTesco is first supermarket to offer paid ‘safe leave’ for victims of domestic abuseExclusive: Britain’s largest private-sector employer has also trained managers to spot signs of domestic abuseSarah ButlerFri 2 Oct 2026 10.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 2 Oct 2026 12.22 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleTesco has become the first supermarket to introduce paid “safe leave” for victims of domestic abuse, giving staff dedicated time to access support, secure their safety and take steps to move on with their lives.The UK’s largest private-sector employer is offering up to three days of paid leave which can be…
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