26 September, 2023 
 
 

Small Business Employer Guide - Family and Domestic Violence


The Fair Work Ombudsman's Small Business Employer Guide to Family and Domestic Violence can help small business employers understand their responsibilities and develop a workplace response to managing family and domestic violence. 

The Small Business Employer Guide outlines: 

  • The role of the Fair Work Ombudsman and how it can help 
  • A checklist for managing family and domestic violence issues in the workplace
  • What family and domestic violence is and how it affects workplaces
  • Family and domestic violence leave and employers' legal obligations 
  • A suggested approach to supporting employees and developing a workplace response to family and domestic violence 
  • Support and referral services
Download the Guide here.