How to implement or improve SAFE Leave

HR and people operations professionals should consider the following steps to implement or improve SAFE Leave:

Review and understand local and state regulations to ensure compliance.
Develop a comprehensive SAFE Leave policy, accessible in the employee handbook, that clearly outlines how employees can use their sick leave for SAFE Leave.
Train and equip management and supervisors to create a supportive culture regarding SAFE Leave, and to manage SAFE Leave requests with sensitivity and discretion.
Provide resources alongside SAFE Leave, such as information about shelters, counseling services, legal assistance and resources from insurance providers including employee assistance programs (EAPs). These resources provide additional steps toward safety.
Consult with your leave specialist team if you retain a leave management consulting firm, to ensure legal compliance and understanding of how employees taking SAFE leave can receive all the support they need.

HR and people operations professionals have the resources and the authority to effectively implement SAFE Leave so that all employees feel comfortable, respected and empowered to seek assistance. SAFE Leave, combined with a culture of understanding and compliance, can help make a dramatic and even life-saving difference in the lives of those affected by sexual assault, domestic violence and other crimes. SAFE Leave helps create workplaces where every employee has the opportunity to thrive and be supported, free from fear and stigma, when their personal safety is at risk.

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