In partnership with the Employers Against Domestic Abuse Alliance (The Alliance) and in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this webinar will help HR professionals close two critical gaps: recognizing domestic violence as a workplace issue and preparing for when it reaches, or threatens to reach, the workplace. The conversation will explore how domestic violence can surface through absenteeism, disengagement, performance challenges, and the need for greater flexibility, while equipping HR to have compassionate conversations that connect employees with support.
It will also address practical workplace preparedness — from protective orders and safety protocols to coordination with security and front-of-house staff — with a compliance throughline encompassing leave, accommodations, discrimination, retaliation, and workplace safety. The goal is not to make HR professionals counselors or domestic violence experts, but to help them respond compassionately, understand their obligations, and have the right protocols in place before a crisis occurs.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Recognize how domestic violence can affect employees and the workplace, including through absenteeism, disengagement, performance challenges, changing support needs, and potential safety concerns.
Respond compassionately when an employee discloses domestic violence, including navigating sensitive conversations and connecting employees with appropriate resources.
Identify key employment compliance considerations, including applicable leave and accommodation requirements, discrimination and retaliation protections, and workplace safety obligations.
Meet the Presenters
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Mollie Campbell, Founder & CEO, Employers Against Domestic Abuse Alliance
Mollie Campbell is a professional speaker, corporate trainer, and the Founder and CEO of Employers Against Domestic Abuse Alliance (The Alliance), a nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to helping employers create workplaces where survivors of domestic abuse feel safe, seen, and supported. With more than 30 years of HR leadership experience spanning industries from healthcare to financial services, Mollie brings a rare combination of professional credibility and deeply personal insight to the topic of domestic abuse in the workplace. As a survivor herself, she understands firsthand that the workplace can either be a lifeline for someone in crisis or a silent, complicit bystander.
Through The Alliance’s signature Safe Place Workplace Program, Mollie partners with employers to implement meaningful policy, train managers and HR professionals, and establish referral systems that connect employees with life-saving resources. Her work bridges the gap between HR policy and human compassion, making the business case for employer engagement while never losing sight of the individual lives at stake.
Mollie has spoken at the national and various state SHRM conferences, in addition to a variety of professional associations, nonprofit organizations, and corporate audiences across the region.
Her message is direct: domestic abuse costs U.S. employers $8.3 billion annually, and most affected employees never speak up because no one told them it was safe to. Mollie is on a mission to change that, one workplace at a time.
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Dale Clinton, Chair, Board of Directors, Employers Against Domestic Abuse Alliance
Dale retired in January 2026 after a distinguished 40-year career in Human Resources, where he held a variety of roles spanning recruitment, staffing, and HR operations. Throughout his career, he also dedicated his time to numerous volunteer positions supporting Human Resources initiatives and community-based nonprofit organizations. His perspective is further informed by both his professional background and personal insight into the realities of domestic abuse.
As Chair of the Board of Directors, Dale brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and industry relationships to the Employers Against Domestic Abuse Alliance. He has developed a strong understanding of the impact domestic abuse can have in the workplace and is committed to helping employers implement thoughtful policies and programs that support affected employees. He is a strong advocate for the Safe Place Workplace Program, recognizing its value in helping organizations protect both their workforce and their workplace.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.