Gender-based violence — whether it occurs at or outside of the workplace — affects how survivors show up and participate at work. Women need a strong economic safety net to disrupt cycles of violence because economic barriers and instability limit survivors from being able to access resources, support and safety. Survivor-friendly workplace policies, including paid safe days, are critical to ensuring survivors can achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency. That’s why survivors need Congress to guarantee emergency supports during the pandemic and pass the Healthy Families Act for permanent protections.