RISKS FOR WOMEN ON WORK TRIPS

Employers’ legal duty of care extends beyond the office workspace. 

Although ensuring staff safety may be more challenging when employees are travelling or working offsite, firms are required to take reasonable measures to protect their people anywhere the business takes them.

Establishing a clear travel policy is the essential first step. “When addressing female safety, particularly when travelling, businesses need to take a proactive approach,”

well-crafted travel policy will define expectations for employees travelling for work and detail safety measures, best practices and emergency contacts and protocols, as well as any other support that’s available. 

… staff share their travel itineraries with their employer, Chandler adds. “Employers should know exactly where staff are staying, how they’re getting to meetings and whom they can contact in an emergency.

A well-planned itinerary not only helps to make the trip successful, it’s also vital for ensuring accountability and enabling the employer to respond quickly if something goes wrong.” 

safety over cost;   Employers may also consider arranging private ride-hailing or chauffeur services, sticking to daytime transit and booking secure accommodations with room service and 24-hour receptions.

RISKS FOR WOMEN ON WORK TRIPS